Theatre for Womens Participation in Sustainable Development - 9781138189669

Name: Theatre for Womens Participation in Sustainable Development - 9781138189669
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Theatre for Womens Participation in Sustainable DevelopmentAuthor(s): Beth Osnes\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138189669, 978-1138189669\nSynopsis\nThough development researchers have proven that the participation of women is necessary for effective sustainable development, development practitioners still largely lack culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive tools for including women, especially women living in poverty. Current tools used in the development approach often favour the skill set of the development practitioner and are a mismatch with the traditional, gendered knowledge and skills many women who are living in poverty do have. This study explores three case studies from India, Ethiopia, and the Guatemala that have successfully used applied theatre for womens participation in sustainable development.\n\nThis interdisciplinary book has the opportunity to be the first to bring together the theory, sc.