Gender, Development and Marriage

This book traces the economic and social impact of inequality in marriage, and considers its implications for development. Looking at child marriage; the link between women's economic contribution, equality within marriage, NGO responses to domestic violence, and the need to understand particular forms of marriage for appropriate development policy

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: 15.12.2003
• EAN: 9780855985042
• ISBN: 978-0-85598-504-2
• No. of pages: 102
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 249 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 263 g
• Series: Oxfam Focus on Gender
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories