基本説明
Offers an abundance of information on women's issues in more than 130 countries.
Full Description
Women are working internationally to build a world based on gender equality and justice. Their concerns are shaped by conditions in their own countries and regions, and also by conditions for women in other parts of the world. Links forged by globalization, international relations, United Nations gender equality and development programs, and women's nongovernmental organizations connect their futures. This groundbreaking reference set documents the achievements and current challenges for all women, providing distortion-free and newly available information about women's status, in matters from education to violence, in more than 130 countries in the world's most populated areas.
Written by an international host of contributing specialists, this set is accessible to high school students and above. Its consistent narrative coverage and relevant statistics are ideal for research and comparisons. Readers will find that conceptions of women's issues vary by country as the set illuminates diverse perspectives and contemporary practices that shape the variations in equality and well-being among women. Judicious inclusion of historical processes helps frame the issues in a holistic perspective. Volume maps, individual country maps, tables, photos, and indexes by set and volume are also included.
Contents
Standard coverage for each country includes
:Map
Profile of Nation
Overview of Women's Issues
Education
Employment and Economics
Family and Sexuality
Health
Politics and Law
Religion and Spirituality
Violence
Outlook for 21st Century
Resource Guide, with Suggested Reading, Videos/Films, Web Sites, and Organizations
