Gender Studies

This book, first published in 1994, explores the impact of work and gender roles on union activism, and identifies factors that support and hinder women’s representation in trade unions. These issues are discussed in terms of gender role, work-related and union-related factors. The author details wh..

First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This book presents a compelling range of international research on the issues of gender balance and gender bias in education. The chapters draw on cutting edge work from the US, Latin America, the UK, Ireland and Africa, presenting readers with new insights into how educators and students often nego..

This book presents a compelling range of international research on the issues of gender balance and gender bias in education. The chapters draw on cutting edge work from the US, Latin America, the UK, Ireland and Africa, presenting readers with new insights into how educators and students often nego..

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This book presents evidence of the evolution of the gender inequalities in Latin America during the twentieth century, using basic indicators of human development, namely education, health and the labour market. By gauging the extent to which gender gaps in the formation of human capital, access to ..

The contributors show how and why clinical psychology has traditionally ignored gender issues, exploring the effects on both clients and clinicians, and suggesting ways of incorporating gender issues in both theory and clinical practice..

This volume takes up the challenge of exploring the ways in which women are active players, collaborators , participants, leaders and resistors in the politics of change in the Asia-Pacific region..

This volume takes up the challenge of exploring the ways in which women are active players, collaborators, participants, leaders and resistors in the politics of change in the Asia-Pacific region...

This insightful volume asks if, and to what extent, gender divisions in working life are changing. Research from several European countries is presented, as well as from the US, to provide comparative and international perspectives. A wide range of related issues are tackled including questions of m..

This insightful volume asks if, and to what extent, gender divisions in working life are changing. Research from several European countries is presented, as well as from the US, to provide comparative and international perspectives. A wide range of related issues are tackled including questions of m..

The book provides new empirical data on the ways in which gender and 'race' interact in South Asian women’s lives. It offers a greater understanding of the concept of patriarchy as experienced by South Asian women and argues that women’s cultural experiences (such as arranged marriages and dowries)..