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Informationen zum Autor Katherine Ranharter is a researcher at the University of Exeter, UK. Her research focuses on conflict, gender and reconciliation. She also has a special interest in the areas of migration and asylum, on which she has worked with various local and international organisations. Klappentext Decision makers' attitude towards women and gender has a significant influence on development, especially after conflict. This book analyses the effects of gender-inclusive policies deployed by the Kurdistan Regional Government in the areas of politics, the economy and education on the region and its people. Zusammenfassung Decision makers' attitude towards women and gender has a significant influence on development! especially after conflict. This book analyses the effects of gender-inclusive policies deployed by the Kurdistan Regional Government in the areas of politics! the economy and education on the region and its people. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Setting the Scene 2.1. Kurdistan ' 's History – The Long Path to Autonomy 2.2. Women and Gender Equality in the Kurdistan Region – Then and Now 3. Gender, Women and Politics 3.1. Gender and Women in Negotiations 3.2. Gender, Women and Parliament 3.3. Grassroots Activism 4. Gender, Women and the Economy 4.1. Influencing Economic Development from a National Level– Gendering Macroeconomic Policies 4.2. Women, Gender and the Labour Market 5. Gender, Women and Society – The Power of Education 5.1. Children ' 's Schooling 5.2. Higher Education and Social Research 6. Conclusion 6.1. Politics 6.2. Economy 6.3. Education ...
