The political economy of violence against women
Violence against women is a major problem in all countries, affecting women in every socio-economic group and at every life stage. Yet, when women enjoy good social and economic status they are less vulnerable to violence across all societies. This book develops a political economy approach to under...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2012, 2012
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| Series: | Oxford studies in gender and international relations / Oxford studies in gender and international relations
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Violence against women is a major problem in all countries, affecting women in every socio-economic group and at every life stage. Yet, when women enjoy good social and economic status they are less vulnerable to violence across all societies. This book develops a political economy approach to understanding violence against women - from the household to the transnational level - accounting for its globally increasing scale and brutality |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780199979516 |