Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-316) and index.
Summary
This recognises the significance of place in the developing world, challenging Western feminist and post-colonial approaches in the analysis of the changing lives of the women of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania.
Contents
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Preface; GEOGRAPHY, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT; INTRODUCTION Gender and geography in Africa; HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SUPPLY AND WOMEN'S WORK IN GHANA; WOMEN'S ROLE AND PARTICIPATION IN FARM AND COMMUNITY TREE-GROWING ACTIVITIES IN KIAMBU DISTRICT, KENYA; AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND WOMEN'S TIME BUDGETS IN UGANDA; THE IMPACT OF LABOUR-SAVING DEVICES ON THE LIVES OF RURAL AFRICAN WOMEN: GRAIN MILLS IN THE GAMBIA; THE IMPACT OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG URBAN TRADERS IN NIGERIA: IBADAN TRADERS AND MODERNISATION.
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