Short Changed
Women and Economic Policies
Allen & Unwin (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
214 pages
978-0-04-320219-7 (ISBN)
Description
"Short Changed" provides a pathfinding analysis of the impact of economic policies on women. The book sets out to demystify economics and to demonstrate that the state and mainstream economic theory are gender blind but not gender neutral. Combining an analysis of economic theory with three case studies of policy in practice, it explores the ways in which economic policies reinforce the economic subordination of women. The authors also ask whether governments can play a progressive role in women's struggle for equality. The book is aimed at students, policy-makers, teachers in econimcs and women's studies. "Both authors have been involved for a number of years in the development and teaching of courses on economics, gender and work. Rhonda Sharp has also worked in government on women's economic policy, while Ray Broomhill also has extensive experience in the field of trade union education.".
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
335 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-04-320219-7 (9780043202197)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
PART I Theoretical perspectives Women and the capitalist state; Women and economics PART II Case studise Women and the Hawke Labor government; Women and taxation; Women and superannuation PART III Conclusion From theory to strategy