Transforming Capitalism and Patriarchy: Gender and Development in Africa

✍ Scribed by April A. Gordon

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Year: 2022
Tongue: English
Leaves: 229
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Gordon examines the implications for women of current economic and political reform efforts in Africa.

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