Women and the Family

Looking at factors as diverse as the pervasiveness of patriarchy, changing family forms, female infanticide, and land reform policies, this collection of articles considers the family from a gender perspective, and how the socially prescribed roles of men and women within the family can constrain women's opportunities.

About the author

Caroline Sweetman is Editor of the international journal Gender & Development and works for Oxfam GB.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Sweetman
• Publisher: Oxfam
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.1996
• EAN: 9780855983529
• ISBN: 978-0-85598-352-9
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Series: Oxfam Focus on Gender
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories