Gender Issues in Development: Concerns for the 21st Century

Book Details:

• Author: Bhaswati Das

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 8131601919

• Pages: 318

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.0 inches

• Release Date: 01-01-2009

About the Book:
Gender and Development brings together a comprehensive collection of scholarly perspectives on gender issues in development. This book is the outcome of a national seminar organized under the auspices of the Council for Social Development, New Delhi, aiming to critically explore gender dynamics across various developmental activities.

Over the decades, gender concerns have emerged as one of the most intricate elements in development planning. This volume addresses these complexities through an interdisciplinary lens, drawing contributions from diverse fields including economics, sociology, demography, geography, and anthropology. By incorporating multiple viewpoints, the book presents a holistic analysis of how gender intersects with social and economic progress.

Ideal for students, researchers, policy-makers, and development professionals, this book offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating gender perspectives into effective development strategies.

About the Author / Editor:
Bhaswati Das is a faculty member at the Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. With over a decade of research experience, her work spans population studies, gender issues, and development.

Vimal Khawas, co-editor, is an Associate Fellow at Sikkim University, a Central University. His expertise includes agriculture development, human and environmental security, and regional development. He is also an active member of the Mountain Forum and has significant experience in policy-oriented research.