Women\'s Studies

How has ‘agency’ – or the ability to define and act upon one’s goals - contributed to global long-term economic development during the last 150 years? This book asserts that autonomous decision making, and female agency in particular, increases the potential of a society to generate economic growth ..

In a society where becoming a mother is naturalized, “unbecoming” a mother - the process of coming to live apart from biological children - is regarded as unnatural, improper, or even contemptible. Few mothers are more stigmatized than those who are perceived as having given up, surrendered, or aban..

In a society where becoming a mother is naturalized, “unbecoming” a mother - the process of coming to live apart from biological children - is regarded as unnatural, improper, or even contemptible. Few mothers are more stigmatized than those who are perceived as having given up, surrendered, or aban..

This volume is primarily concerned with the lives of adult women and discusses key themes of identity; myths and reality and managing change. The book looks at the influence of ethnicity and race, disability and sexual orientation...

This volume contains the latest interdisciplinary research on women’s health issues in Africa. The range of issues covered is vast, including the HIV epidemic and its impacts; domestic violence; challenges related to maternal and neonatal deaths; the persistence of homebirths; health issues related ..

This volume contains the latest interdisciplinary research on women’s health issues in Africa. The range of issues covered is vast, including the HIV epidemic and its impacts; domestic violence; challenges related to maternal and neonatal deaths; the persistence of homebirths; health issues related ..

Addressing the recent upsurge of interest in the issues surrounding it, provides a valuable and practical guide to doing feminist research on women's health...