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She earned her Bachelor at King"s College, Cambridge and her Doctor of Philosophy at University College London in 1984 (Las Olvidadas: a study of women, housing and family structure in Queretaro, Mexico).
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In Latin America, gender is a fundamental dimension of virtually every aspect of contemporary social, economic, and political life. Gender in Latin America is a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of gender in the region at the start of the twenty-first century. The authors draw on a wide range of research, including their own field-based expertise, to illuminate the importance of diversity in gender in this region. Debunking traditional stereotypes, the book charts changes and continuities in gender roles, relations and identities associated with the growing evidence produced by feminist scholarship and activism in the continent. Chapters are arranged around themes such as gender and poverty, gender and population, gender and health, and gender and employment. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the core issues, and debates in the relevant field in order to set specific regional experiences within their global as well as regional contexts. The authors also refer to new bodies of literature on the subject, including those on men and masculinity, fatherhood, and sexuality.
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'Geographies of Development in the 21st Century provides a very accessible and comprehensive account of a broad spectrum of key contemporary issues of concern to geographers and development studies specialists the world over. I am sure that this excellent volume will be widely read and appreciated.' - Professor Andrea Cornwall, University of Sussex, UK 'Uneven, contradictory and complex is how Sylvia Chant and Cathy McIlwaine describe the processes of development that constitute the subject of this distinctive and lively introductory text. Seeking to comprehend, let alone portray with any degree of accuracy, the burden of these three adjectives with reference to the sheer diversity within what is sometimes called the majority world is a daunting challenge. Chant and McIlwaine draw on their first-hand experience on the ground in several countries spread across all the major continents of the global South, stretching well beyond conventional academic research into NGOs, social movements and major international agencies. Students will find the blend of accessibly written broad survey and case study very helpful. In addition to lists of important websites, further reading and learning outcomes, the text is interspersed with focused activities to foster active learning.' - Professor David Simon, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Written by two widely published academics with many years experience in university teaching, research and consultancy, Geographies of Development in the 21st Century provides a concise yet informative introduction to development in the contemporary Global South. Incorporating field research from Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, El Salvador, the Philippines, Botswana and The Gambia, Sylvia Chant and Cathy McIlwaine bring alive a body of fascinating subject matter extending across gender, family, poverty, employment, household livelihoods, the informal economy, housing, migration, civil society, conflict and violence. Reflecting both authors' enduring interests in the academic-policy interface, the book is also informed by assignments they have undertaken for various international organisations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, ILO and the Commonwealth Secretariat. This timely and engaging volume will be an essential companion for undergraduate students taking introductory courses in development and globalization, as well as a useful reference and repository of teaching and learning ideas for those lecturing on the subject. Students will not only find this resource refreshingly accessible and user-friendly, but will be able to further their knowledge guided by annotated readings, key internet sources, and a range of learning activities.
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This book explores the question of key determinants of female labour force participation in the context of a comparative study of three intermediate Mexican cities with very different kinds of economy. The book also addresses the question of whether household structures themselves have different configurations under different economic conditions, how far this relates to the representation of low-income women in the local economy and in turn how variations in female labour force involvement and household structure shape men's, women's and children's experiences of urban poverty. On the basis of interviews with low-income households and local employers, the study attempts to provide an analysis of the articulations between women, employment and household survival strategies in contemporary urban Mexico. The book provides historical, economic and demographic details of the study cities with reference to Mexican development as a whole in the post-war period and considers the labour demand in the three cities by looking at policies and practices of gender recruitment in key sectors of the respective local economies. It examines a range of factors at household level which influence female labour supply and provides and analysis of changes in household structure and women's employment in Queretaro between 1982-3 and 1986 based on direct longitudinal research. The text also considers the implications of women's work and household structure for the survival and welfare of the poor and ends with a summary of the research findings and a brief comment on the future for low-income Mexican women, concluding with suggestions as to "ways forward" for the analysis of gender, households and economic development.
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She earned her Bachelor at King"s College, Cambridge and her Doctor of Philosophy at University College London in 1984 (Las Olvidadas: a study of women, housing and family structure in Queretaro, Mexico).
Chant was a lecturer in Geography and Latin American Studies at the University of Liverpool from 1987-1988, before joining the London School of Economics.
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