Dimensions of Poverty and Discrimination Against Women

Kartik C. Roy, Hans C. Blomqvist and Cal Clark
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Kartik C. Roy: School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia
Hans C. Blomqvist: Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, POB 287, FIN-65101, Vasa, Finland
Cal Clark: Department of Political Science, 7030 Haley Centre, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 39849-5209, USA

Chapter 2 in Institutions and Gender Empowerment in the Global Economy, 2008, pp 21-49 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionAccess and Returns to MarketsTo Cope with VulnerabilityGender Empowerment: Discrimination Against WomenDowry and Women's Bargaining PowerTheories of Household EconomyThe Institution of MarriageThe Institution of DowryReasons for Dowry-GivingWomen's Reproductive DecisionEducation, Health, and EmploymentEducationHealthEmploymentVulnerability of female laborOwnership of PropertyTechnological Development, Transfer, and AdoptionViolence Against WomenPowerlessness, voicelessness, helplessness, and peacelessnessPhysical violence against womenWomen's Participation in Political GovernanceReferences

Keywords: Institutions; Gender Based Discrimination; Women; Substantative Freedom; Empowerment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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