Understanding gender: Issues and perspectives

ISBN-13: 9786203924916 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str.

Esther Archibong

Opis

This maiden edition provides insights into the existing gender problems and issues such as gender discrimination, inequality and stratification in society as well as the benefits of gender equality towards society's sustainable development. It also explores the interconnections between gender equality in the promotion of effective Social Work practice. The author addresses women empowerment and gender mainstreaming principles as a global framework for the support of gender equality. There is discussion of women development challenges across a range of factors such as education, culture, family and religion.

O autorze

Archibong, EstherArchibong, E. P (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Social Work, University of Calabar. She was awarded a B.Sc. (Hons) in Sociology, M.Sc. and PhD in Medical Sociology by the University of Calabar. She holds a post graduate certificate in Social Work from Christian University of Applied Sciences (CHE), Netherlands.