Feminism/ Postmodernism/ Development
Published on 3. August 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
292 pages
978-0-415-10524-8 (ISBN)
Description
In a world where global restructuring is leading to both integration and fragmentation, the meaning and practice of development are increasingly contested. New voices from the South are challenging Northern control over development.
Feminism/Postmodernism/Development is a comprehensive study of this power struggle. It examines new issues, "voices", and dilemmas in development theory and practice. Drawing on the experiences of women from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as women of colour, this collection questions established development practices and suggests the need to incorporate issues such as identity, representation, indigenous knowledge, and political action.
Feminism/Postmodernism/Development acknowledges the importance of Third World and minority women's experiences. It acknowledges their importance for development and suggests that postmodernist insights can enhance their quest for empowerment.
Feminism/Postmodernism/Development is a comprehensive study of this power struggle. It examines new issues, "voices", and dilemmas in development theory and practice. Drawing on the experiences of women from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as women of colour, this collection questions established development practices and suggests the need to incorporate issues such as identity, representation, indigenous knowledge, and political action.
Feminism/Postmodernism/Development acknowledges the importance of Third World and minority women's experiences. It acknowledges their importance for development and suggests that postmodernist insights can enhance their quest for empowerment.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-10524-8 (9780415105248)
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Marianne H. Marchand | Jane L. Parpart
Feminism/ Postmodernism/ Development
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09/2003
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Marianne H. Marchand | Jane L. Parpart
Feminism/ Postmodernism/ Development
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09/2003
Routledge
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Feminism/ Postmodernism/ Development
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08/1995
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Persons
Marianne H. Marchand is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and Public International Law at the University of Amsterdam. Jane L. Parpart is Professor of History, Women's Studies and International Development Studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada.
Content
Part I Exploding the Canon: An Introduction/Conclusion Part II (Neo-)colonial Discourse(s) and the Representation of Third World Women as the "Other" 1 ENGENDERING DEVELOPMENT? WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT (WID) IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGIMES 2 WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT: A CRITIQUE 3 LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN SPEAK ON DEVELOPMENT: ARE WE LISTENING YET? Part III Women of Color: Representation and the Social Construction of Identity 4 THE CONSTRUCTION OF MARGINAL IDENTITIES: WORKING-CLASS GIRLS OF ALGERIAN DESCENT IN A FRENCH SCHOOL 5 GENDER, HISTORY AND IMPERIALISM: ANNE WHEELER'S LOYALTIES 6 COPING WITH MARGINALITY: SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN MIGRANTS IN BRITAIN Part IV The Relevance of Postmodern Feminism for Gender and Development 7 WOMEN AND DEMOCRATIZATION STRUGGLES IN AFRICA: WHAT RELEVANCE TO POST-MODERNIST DISCOURSE? 8 POSTMODERNIST FEMINIST THEORIZING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN THE ANGLOPHONE CARIBBEAN: THE BARBADOS CASE 9 CHALLENGING MODERNIZATION: GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT, POSTMODERN FEMINISM AND ACTIVISM 10 "WOMEN" IN RURAL PRODUCER GROUPS AND THE DIVERSE POLITICS OF TRUTH IN ZIMBABWE 11 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION 12 DECONSTRUCTING THE DEVELOPMENT "EXPERT": GENDER, DEVELOPMENT AND THE "VULNERABLE GROUPS"