Globalization and Women in Academia - North/west-south/east

A cross-cultural exploration of globalization and women in higher education. Compares experiences of Western and Asian women within a framework that raises important questions about cultural difference and institutional power.

List of contents

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: Women, Education, and Equity: North/West. Women in Academics: Views From the North/West. Globalization. New Managerialism and Women in Higher Education. Western Feminism, Globalization, and Local Standpoints. Part II: Women, Education, and Equity: South/East. Women in Academics: Views From the South/East. Thailand. Singapore. Hong Kong. Malaysia.

About the author

Carmen Luke

Summary

A cross-cultural exploration of globalization and women in higher education. Compares experiences of Western and Asian women within a framework that raises important questions about cultural difference and institutional power.

Additional text

"This is a very timely and highly readable book investigating the intersection of globalism and feminism with the global-local dynamics of Southeast Asian women in academics."—Australian Journal of Political Science"Compelling....The study is of great value....The finding that 'glass ceiling politics can only be made intelligible with reference to local sites, to specific socio-political and cultural contexts and histories' is an important contribution...."—Denise MurraySan Jos‚ State University"The work of an experienced authority in the field of gender and higher education....Shows the depth and breadth of her knowledge and vision."—Frances MaherWheaton College

Product details

• Authors: Carmen Luke, Luke Carmen
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780805836684
• ISBN: 978-0-8058-3668-4
• No. of pages: 296
• Weight: 635 g
• Series: Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education; Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Globalization, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls