The Status Of Women

Author : Natalie Kaufman Hevener
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429716881

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International Law And The Status Of Women by Natalie Kaufman Hevener Pdf

Since 1945 more than 20 international legal instruments dealing specifically with women have been modified or consummated, reflecting a growing international consensus on issues concerning women's role in society. This book is the first complete collection and examination of this group of documents. Dr. Hevener analyzes each of the agreements and assesses its likely impact on the legal status of women. Categorizing the documents according to their goals, she demonstrates the broad range of economic, social, and political concerns they cover and evaluates contemporary patterns and future needs they reveal. The book includes a table of ratifications organized by country and region.

Author : Martin King Whyte
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781400871810

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The Status of Women in Preindustrial Societies by Martin King Whyte Pdf

How does the status of women in different cultures actually compare with that of men? How does this position vary from one realm—religious, political, economic, domestic, or sexual—to another? To examine these questions, Martin King Whyte draws on a cross-cultural sample of 93 preindustrial societies throughout the world. His analysis describes women's roles in historical perspective, offering a much-needed foundation for feminist scholarship as well as provocative thoughts about the future. To determine why women fare better in some societies than others, Professor Whyte compares data from cultures ranging from small, preliterate hunting bands to the capitals of the Inca and Roman empires. This ethnographic material makes possible a systematic review of the diverse roles of women and also enables the author to test many of the theories advanced to explain the situation of women today. Some of the specific questions considered are: Does male supremacy have its origins in the hunting way of life of our distant ancestors? Are women always inferior to men? Do women have superior status in cultures where they produce much food and thereby play an important economic role? Has the position of women improved over the course of human evolution? Originally published in 1978. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Elizabeth A. Sheehy
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780776619774

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Sexual Assault in Canada by Elizabeth A. Sheehy Pdf

Sexual Assault in Canada is the first English-language book in almost two decades to assess the state of sexual assault law and legal practice in Canada. Gathering together feminist scholars, lawyers, activists and policy-makers, it presents a picture of the difficult issues that Canadian women face when reporting and prosecuting sexual violence. The volume addresses many themes including the systematic undermining of women who have been sexually assaulted, the experiences of marginalized women, and the role of women’s activism. It explores sexual assault in various contexts, including professional sports, the doctor–patient relationship, and residential schools. And it highlights the influence of certain players in the reporting and litigation of sexual violence, including health care providers, social workers, police, lawyers and judges. Sexual Assault in Canada provides both a multi-faceted assessment of the progress of feminist reforms to Canadian sexual assault law and practice, and articulates a myriad of new ideas, proposed changes to law, and inspired activist strategies. This book was created to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Jane Doe’s remarkable legal victory against the Toronto police for sex discrimination in the policing of rape and for negligence in failing to warn her of a serial rapist. The case made legal history and motivated a new generation of feminist activists. This book honours her pioneering work by reflecting on how law, legal practice and activism have evolved over the past decade and where feminist research and reform should lead in the years to come.

Author : United States. Interdepartmental Committee on the Status of Women
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Women
ISBN : LCCN:66062626

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Report on Progress on the Status of Women by United States. Interdepartmental Committee on the Status of Women Pdf

Author : Naomi Neft,Ann D. Levine
Publisher : Random House Reference
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:X004106262

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Where Women Stand by Naomi Neft,Ann D. Levine Pdf

Compares conditions for women around the world on issues such as health, employment, marriage and divorce, literacy, and education.

Author : Elisabeth Badinter
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443407229

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Conflict by Elisabeth Badinter Pdf

In this explosive new book, acclaimed French author Elisabeth Badinter attacks a most unlikely force undermining women’s equality: liberal motherhood, in thrall to all that is “natural.” Attachment parenting, co-sleeping and on-demand breastfeeding—these hallmarks of contemporary motherhood have succeeded in tethering women to the home and family to an extent not seen since the 1950s. The taboos surrounding epidurals, formula and disposable diapers—anything that distracts a mother’s attention from her offspring—have turned child rearing into a singularly regressive force. In sharp, engaging prose, Badinter names a reactionary shift that has been intensely felt but never clearly articulated until now. A bestseller in Europe, The Conflict is a scathing indictment of a stealthy zealotry that cheats women of their full potential.

Author : Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038477209

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On Improving the Status of Women by Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel Pdf

Author : Arun R. Kumbhare
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440156007

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Women of India by Arun R. Kumbhare Pdf

A systematic presentation of the status of women of India throughout the long history of about 6000 years has been presented starting from the Vedic times to the post-independence period. A detailed description of the status of women during the Vedic times, which is rarely available in any of the existing literature, and in the following periods is very significant to the study of this subject. The author has discussed how the political and religious conditions over the periods have affected the conditions of women. The age-old evils, which had got firmly entrenched in the Indian society, such as the tradition of Sati, illiteracy, child marriages, and deplorable treatment of widows and so on, still persist and some new ones have joined the list. These are: bride burning, dowry, female feticide, domestic violence, to name a few. Short biographies of some outstanding women have been included to illustrate that in spite of adversities some women had achieved eminence. To the credit of the Indian Government, legislative measures have been taken to protect and improve the status of women after independence and just prior to it. These have been outlined. Unfortunately, these measures have not been able to achieve their intended results on account of wide spread corruption and lack of education and awareness among women, especially in the rural areas. A snapshot of the present conditions is given along with concluding remarks and recommendations for improvement. Improvement of the status of women is extremely improvement for India if it wishes to become a developed and progressive country and a world leader in culture and ideology.

Author : Elizabeth J. Allan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118073346

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Women's Status in Higher Education: Equity Matters by Elizabeth J. Allan Pdf

Women's status in higher education: background and significance. Guiding assumptions and questions ; Historical context ; Legislative and policy initiatives ; Women in the curriculum ; Scholarship ; Organization of this monograph -- Framing women's status through multiple lenses. Why theory? ; Why feminist theory? ; Multiple frames -- Examining women's status: access and representation as key equity indicators. Women's access to postsecondary education ; Representation of women students in higher education ; Cocurricular representation ; Graduate students ; Faculty ; Women staff in higher education ; Women and governing boards -- Examining women's status: campus climate and gender equity. Classroom climate ; Climate beyond the classroom ; Climate for women staff, faculty, and administrators ; Salary equity -- Advancing women's status: analyzing predominant change strategies. Organizing schemes ; Enhancing gender equity -- Implications and recommendations. Recommendations for further research ; Implications ; Recommendations for practice.

Author : John Stuart Mill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Women
ISBN : HARVARD:32044010260974

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The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill Pdf

The object of this essay is to explain as clearly as I am able, the grounds of an opinion which I have held from the very earliest period when I had formed any opinions at all on social or political matters, and which, instead of being weakened or modified, has been constantly growing stronger by the progress of reflection and the experience of life: That the principle which regulates the existing social relations between the two sexes- the legal subordination of one sex to the other- is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human improvement ; and that is ought to be replaced by a principle of perfect equality, admitting no power or privilege on the one side, nor disability on the other.

Author : UN-WOMEN
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210479110

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A Short History of the Commission on the Status of Women by UN-WOMEN Pdf

This publication illustrates the 70+ year-long history of the Commission on the Status of Women, which through 62 sessions has consistently advocated for the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of women and enjoyment of their human rights, in an effort to realize the substantive equality of all women and girls, everywhere. In the era of the 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and all States’ commitment to leave no one behind and reach those furthest behind first, the Commission has confirmed its leadership role in strengthening, deepening and expanding the global normative framework for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, and monitoring agreed actions.

Author : Misha Werschkul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Women
ISBN : UOM:39015059285505

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The Status of Women in the States by Misha Werschkul Pdf

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher : UN
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1632141566

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Progress of the World's Women 2019-2020 by United Nations Publications Pdf

"Families around the world look, feel, and live differently today. Families can be “make or break” for women and girls when it comes to achieving their rights. They can be places of love, care, and fulfillment but, too often, they are also spaces where women’s and girls’ rights are violated, their voices are stifled, and where gender inequality prevails. In today’s changing world, laws and policies need to be based on the reality of how families live. UN Women’s flagship report, “Progress of the world’s women 2019–2020: Families in a changing world”, assesses the reality of families today in the context of sweeping economic, demographic, political, and social transformation. The report features global, regional, and national data. It also analyses key issues such as family laws, employment, unpaid care work, violence against women, and families and migration. At a critical juncture for women’s rights, this landmark report proposes a comprehensive family-friendly policy agenda to advance gender equality in diverse families. A package of policies to deliver this agenda is affordable for most countries, according to a costing analysis included in the report. When families are places of equality and justice, economies and societies thrive and unlock the full potential of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report shows that achieving the SDGs depends on promoting gender equality within families." -- UNWomen.org.

Author : Shobana Nelasco
Publisher : Deep and Deep Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Women
ISBN : 818450246X

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Status of Women in India by Shobana Nelasco Pdf

Author : Mona Samadi
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004446953

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Advancing the Legal Status of Women in Islamic Law by Mona Samadi Pdf

Mona Samadi examines the sources of gender differences within the Islamic tradition, with particular focus on guardianship, and describes the opportunities and challenges for advancing the legal status of women.