Overview
Women increasingly make up more of the work force. This book examines the resulting gender role, work, economic, and family issues from an interdisciplinary, worldwide perspective. Women's experiences depending on their social class and education in industrialized and developing countries are highlighted. Practical implications are examined including both the positives and negatives for women and the impact on men. Vignettes from around the world bring the topics to life. Best practices and policies that have benefited women and their families are explored. Ideal for Women/Gender Issues courses this book also appeals to researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
- | Author: Bahira Sherif Trask
- | Publisher: Routledge
- | Publication Date: Oct 16, 2013
- | Number of Pages: 298 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0415883385
- | ISBN-13: 9780415883382
