Gender, Poverty And Livelihood In The Eastern Himalayas

This book explores the ways in which gender-sensitive and inclusive policies can be developed to address the basic issues of marginalization, livelihood, poverty and vulnerability in the Eastern Himalayas. The essays in the volume touch upon current concerns, such as the economic and social challenges faced by women, their control over resources, questions of patriarchy, discrimination, gender rights and equity, information, empowerment and participation, and women as agents of change.

• | Author: Sanjoy Hazarika, Reshmi Banerjee
• | Publisher: Routledge India
• | Publication Date: Jul 11, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 190 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1138696420
• | ISBN-13: 9781138696426