Empowering Adolescent Girls in Developing Countries : Gender Justice and Norm Change

Empowering Adolescent Girls in Developing Countries Gender Justice and Norm Change

"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 signif...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Harper, Caroline (-)
Otros Autores: Ghimire, Anita, editor (editor), Harper, Caroline, editor, Jones, Nicola, editor, Kyomuhendo Bantebya, Grace, editor, Marcus, Rachel, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Taylor and Francis 2018.
2018.
Edición:First edition
Materias:
Economic development.
Gender identity.
Sex discrimination.
African & Third World Politics
Gender & Development
Gender Inequality
Africa > Politics and government.
Developing countries > Politics and government.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009434479406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • part, 1 Ethiopia
  • chapter Introduction
  • The significance of adolescence in the life course / Nicola Jones Elizabeth Presler-Marshall Fiona Samuels
  • chapter 1 What can a focus on gender norms contribute to girls’ empowerment? / Caroline Harper Rachel Marcus
  • chapter 2 ‘Sticky’ gendered norms
  • Change and stasis in the patterning of child marriage in Amhara, Ethiopia / Nicola Jones Bekele Tefera Guday Emirie Elizabeth Presler-Marshall
  • chapter 3 The politics of policy and programme implementation to advance adolescent girls’ well-being in Ethiopia / Nicola Jones Elizabeth Presler-Marshall Bekele Tefera Bethelihem Gebre Alwab
  • part, 2 Uganda
  • chapter 4 The paradox of change and continuity in social norms and practices affecting adolescent girls’ capabilities and transitions to adulthood in rural Uganda / Carol Watson Grace Kyomuhendo Bantebya Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
  • chapter 5 From national laws and policies to local programmes
  • Obstacles and opportunities in communications for adolescent girls’ empowerment in Uganda / Grace Kyomuhendo Bantebya Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi Carol Watson
  • part, 3 Viet Nam
  • chapter 6 Intersecting inequalities
  • The impact of gender norms on Hmong adolescent girls’ education, marriage and work in Viet Nam / Nicola Jones Elizabeth Presler-Marshall Tran Thi Van Anh
  • chapter 7 Triple invisibility
  • The neglect of ethnic minority adolescent girls in Viet Nam / Nicola Jones Elizabeth Presler-Marshall Tran Thi Van Anh
  • part, 4 Nepal
  • chapter 8 Small but persistent steps on the road to gender equality
  • Marriage patterns in Far West Nepal / Fiona Samuels Anita Ghimire
  • chapter 9 Continuity and slow change
  • How embedded programmes improve the lives of adolescent girls / Fiona Samuels Anita Ghimire Matthew Maclure
  • chapter 10 Conclusion
  • Pushing the boundaries of social order: adolescent girls and norm change / Caroline Harper Rachel Marcus.

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