 Facts, Narrative and Action on Gender Equality in Modern Africa: A Sociological Approach to Priorities and OmissionsMaría José Moreno Ruiz ()
Chapter Chapter 21 in Women and Sustainable Human Development, 2020, pp 369-388 from Palgrave Macmillan Abstract: Abstract Africa faces deep-seated challenges related to exclusion, inequality and fragility. An intersectional gender perspective to address gender inequalities in interaction with other disparities is imperative. Both gender hierarchies and the resistance to them happen in practical scenarios and are embedded in paradigms of understanding. The analysis of available information indicates a multispeed progression towards gender equality according to regions, sectors or socio-economic characteristics of women. Evidence-based practice for the promotion of gender equality and the overall inclusion of those left behind constitute a challenge for the diversity of actors in this field. The examination of emerging trends likely to affect gender discourse and action is primordial. Identified trends are the depoliticization and technocratization of gender narratives, the emergence of identity politics and religious interpretations around gender justice, the rise of populism in global politics and the dominance of orthodox economic imaginaries in public, development and gender debates. Date: 2020 There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:pal:gdechp:978-3-030-14935-2_21 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-14935-2_21 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Gender, Development and Social Change from Palgrave Macmillan |
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