Gender and the Politics of Possibilities: Rethinking Globalization"Gender and the Politics of Possibilities explores the lesser-known side of globalization beyond the effects of national governments and multinational cooperations by taking a look at grassroots movements by women that have shaped and continue to shape globalization today. Manisha Desai highlights the significant role that women play in cross-border trade in Africa, in transborder activism on issues that affect women, and in cultural change and social justice."--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The New Cosmopolitans of Globalization | 13 |
Between Global Gender Justice and Global Social Justice | 31 |
Chapter 03 Modemmujers and the New Cultures of Globalization | 59 |
Chapter 04 Engendering Globalization Policies and the Global Justice Movement | 89 |
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Gender and the Politics of Possibilities: Rethinking Globablization Manisha Desai Limited preview - 2008 |
Gender and the Politics of Possibilities: Rethinking Globalization Manisha Desai No preview available - 2009 |
Gender and the Politics of Possibilities: Rethinking Globalization Manisha Desai No preview available - 2009 |
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