Bøger af Sarah Cummings

This book reviews experiences of gender training practitioners in a broad sense, including those involved in gender education and training as well as research. Contributors include gender advocates from different geographical regions (South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa) and divergent fields.

Five reviews focus on the disjuncture between law and practice in terms of women's property and land rights, inheritance, access to resources, marriage and employment; reflecting on the importance of women's participation, political organisation and mobilisation in order to redress gender imbalances in land and inheritance rights.

This source book reflects a growing interest in practical experiences in confronting and embedding gender considerations in organizations. The introduction provides a context and considers some of the reasons for failed attempts to make gender sensitive policies a reality.

An accessible and critical guide to the many resource and information centres working around the world to strengthen the position of women in society. It offers a global overview with a focus on the impact of the new information technologies.