Gender Equality in a Global Perspective - 9780367026523

Taylor & Francis

Gender Equality in a Global PerspectiveAuthor(s): Anders Ortenblad, Raili Marling, Snjezana Vasiljevic\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367026523, 978-0367026523\nSynopsis\nGender Equality in a Global Perspective looks to discuss whether Gender Equality can be adopted as it has been defined in international documents anywhere, or whether it needs to be adapted in a more local context; discuss which factors and perspectives need to be taken into account when adapting Gender Equality to specific contexts; suggest research approaches for studies on whether a universal (Western) concept of Gender Equality fits in certain specific contexts; and finally suggests challenges to the existing interpretation of Gender Equality ([url] theory of intersectionality); and the development of legal and policy framework.\n\nThis book is situated within the tradition of comparative gender studies. While most other such books take u.