Gender

Configurations of gender inequality: the consequences of ideology and public policy

2001-2010, Case Study, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Foreign, Gender, Newspaper Article/Feature, Social Development / By

This paper gathers a wide range of indicators into distinctive profiles to show how configurations of gender economic inequality are shaped by both welfare state strategies and gender role ideologies. When multiple aspects of gender inequality are assembled together, it becomes evident that all societies exhibit both gender-egalitarian and in-egalitarian features. These tradeoffs can best …

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Complexities of the Transactional Sex Model: Non-Providing Men, Self-Providing Women and HIV Risk in Rural Malawi

2011-2020, Case Study, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Foreign, Gender, Newspaper Article/Feature, Social Development / By

The “transactional sex” model, which is increasingly used to explain the continued spread of HIV throughout sub-Saharan Africa and consequently inform policy, overlooks certain important cultural and socioeconomic aspects of women’s sexual choices. This chapter is based on a one-year anthropological field study in rural Malawi on the impacts of improved economic security on women’s …

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The Past and Present of European Women’s and Gender History: A Transatlantic Conversation

Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Case Study, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Foreign, Gender, Political Development, Social Development / By

This article reflects on the evolution and current state of European women’s history, emphasizing the significance of cross-disciplinary conversations among scholars from various backgrounds. By highlighting methodological diversity and regional specializations, the authors aim to illustrate the rich tapestry of European women’s history and its relevance in contemporary discussions. The work acknowledges the contributions of …

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