EMPOWERING ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES by Caroline Harper (Editor), Nicola Jones (Editor), Rachel Marcus (Editor) ( 9781351718783 )

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Title:

EMPOWERING ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
GENDER JUSTICE AND NORM CHANGE

By:

Caroline Harper (Editor), Nicola Jones (Editor), Rachel Marcus (Editor)

Format:

Electronic book text

List price:	£19.99
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ISBN 10:

1351718789

ISBN 13:

9781351718783

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

13 October, 2017

Pages:

224

Synopsis:

Adolescence is a pivotal time in a girl's life. The development of educational, physical, psychosocial, familial, political and economic capabilities enable girls to reach their full potential and contribute to the wellbeing of their families and society. However, progress is still significantly constrained by discriminatory gender norms and the related attitudes and practices which restrict girls' horizons, restrain their ambition and, if unfettered, allow exploitation and abuse.Empowering Adolescent Girls in Developing Countries explores the detrimental impact of discriminatory gender norms on adolescent girls' lives across very different contexts. Grounded in four years of in-depth research in Ethiopia, Nepal, Uganda and Viet Nam, the book adopts a holistic approach, recognising the inter-related nature of capabilities and the importance of local context. By exploring the theory of gendered norm change, contextualising and examining socialisation processes, the book identifies the patriarchal vested interests in power, authority and moral privilege, which combine in attempts to restrict and control girls' lives. Throughout the book, Empowering Adolescent Girls in Developing Countries demonstrates how efforts to develop more egalitarian gender norms can enable disadvantaged adolescent girls to change the course of their lives and contribute to societal change. Accessible and informative, the book is perfect for policy makers, think tanks, NGOs, activists, academics and students of gender and development studies.?

Illustrations:

3 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white; 6 Tables,

Publication:

Imprint:

Routledge

Returns:

Non-returnable

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