Gender and the politics of possibilities
Subtitle: rethinking globalization
By: Manisha Desai.
Series: The gender lens series
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
ISBN-13: 9780742563773; 9780742563780
Subjects: Sex role and globalization; Women -- Employment; Feminism -- International cooperation; Internet and women
Description: 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 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Cross-border traders; title: Transnational feminists; title: Modemmujers.