In the last three decades, women's intervention in the social and natural sci ences, in medicine and technology has introduced new paradigms. We have to admit that it takes time and energy to influence these fields in a feministic way. Women do not only work for the growth of knowledge, but also for the trans formation of knowledge systems. This book is about using knowledge for action in an interdisciplinary effort focussing on information as a social resource. Women's approach to the information age is different, as becomes visible in this book: Women's scholarly explorations include not...
In the last three decades, women's intervention in the social and natural sci ences, in medicine and technology has introduced new paradigms. We have ...
Across the world women constitute an integral part of the agricultural sector. This volume is based on feminist responses to farming women s struggle for economic rights and social justice in Asia, and seeks to provide a greater understanding of the development consequences of women s marginal, limited ownership rights to land and other productive assets.
Using comprehensive analyses, quantitative and qualitative data, and case studies from India, China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and other countries of the Asia-Pacific region, this volume brings together scholars and activists engaged...
Across the world women constitute an integral part of the agricultural sector. This volume is based on feminist responses to farming women s strugg...
In 2006, the government of India promoted Aadhaar, a biometric identification system, which has now reached 650 million people. The aim of the scheme was to establish a biometric registry to provide a unique identity to all individuals, women and men, in the country. It was expected that this biometric identity would help poor women and men establish their identities so as to access various benefits provided by the government. In conjunction with frugally engineered mini-ATMs, it was expected to promote financial inclusion. This book looks at the gender dimension of Aadhaar, studying the...
In 2006, the government of India promoted Aadhaar, a biometric identification system, which has now reached 650 million people. The aim of the scheme ...