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1 online resource |
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Global institutions |
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Global institutions series.
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Introduction; Part I: Establishing new norms at the United Nations ; 1. The century of women: A reflection ; 2. From the time of creation: Legacies and unfinished business from the first International Women's Year Conference ; A sui generis conference ; Legacies of Mexico City; Unfinished business; Conclusion; Notes; 3. Women's rights are human rights: A concept in the making ; Global feminism and human rights pre-Vienna |
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The Vienna conference and the VDPAVienna to Beijing; Achievements; Backlash and challenges; Conclusion; Notes; 4. Feminist mobilizing for global commitments to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls ; Who we are: an important factor in success; The 1970s and 1980s: problem definition and building the base for political action; The 1980s and 1990s: creating intellectual capital, concepts, and evidence; Conclusion; Notes; 5. Taking stock: protection without empowerment?: Evolution of the women, peace, and security agenda since the Beijing Platform for Action |
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The women, peace, and security agenda: normative advances between 2000 and 2014Protection without empowerment? Sexual violence in conflict; National implementation: substituting planning for action; Conclusion: emerging security challenges and the future of WPS activism; Notes; 6. Seeing sexual and reproductive health and rights through the eyes of a youth activist: A reflection ; The impact of youth participation; ICPD beyond 2014; Conclusion; Notes; 7. The evolution of ideas: A feminist's reflections on the partnership with the UN system |
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Understanding the politics of place and the difference in "vibrations" North and SouthEnabling a global women's movement; But where do we find ourselves today? ; How did we lose our way?; Finding our way again; Conclusion; Notes; Part II: Realizing rights at the national and local level ; 8. Women's human rights and the political arena of Brazil: From dictatorship to democracy ; Human rights, advocacy, and democracy in Brazil; Gender rights architecture; Local challenges in the implementation of global norms; Notes |
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9. Tackling history and culture: Building the women's rights movement and leveraging global conferences for local realities in Paakistan: A reflection Notes; 10. Women's human rights in Iran: From global declarations to local implementation ; The Women's Organization of Iran; Western feminists visit Iran; The UN World Conference on Women in 1975 in Mexico City; The Iranian revolution; Conclusion; Notes; 11. Crossing the bright red line:The abuse of culture and religion to violate women's sexual and reproductive health rights in Uganda |
| Summary |
A growing body of evidence demonstrates that improvements in the status of women and girls? however worthy and important in their own right? also drive the prosperity, stability, and security of families, communities, and nations. Yet despite many indicators of progress, women and girls everywhere? including countries of the developed world? continue to confront barriers to their full and equal participation in social, economic, and political life. Capturing voices and experiences from around the world, this work documents the modern history of the global women?s movement - its many accomplishments and setbacks. Drawing together prominent pioneers and contemporary policymakers, activists, and scholars, the volume interrogates where and why progress has met resistance and been slowed, and examine the still unfinished agenda for change in national and international policy arenas. This history and roadmap are especially critical for younger generations who need a better understanding of this rich feminist legacy and the intense opposition that women?s movements have generated. This book creates a clear and forceful narrative about women?s agency and the central relevance of women?s rights movements to global and national policy-making. It is essential reading for activists and policymakers, students and scholars alike |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 24, 2015) |
| SUBJECT |
Börngen, ... gnd |
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Women -- Developing countries -- Social conditions
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Women -- Developing countries -- Economic conditions
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Women's rights -- Developing countries
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
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Women -- Economic conditions
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Women -- Social conditions
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Women's rights
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Frauenbewegung
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Rechtsstellung
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Wirtschaftliche Lage
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Developing countries
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Entwicklungsländer
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chesler, Ellen, editor.
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McGovern, Theresa M., editor
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| ISBN |
9781317482666 |
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1317482662 |
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9781315708379 |
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131570837X |
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