E-Books →Women, Families, and Feminist Politics A Global Exploration

- the economic situation of the family and the country in which the woman lives (a developed or developing country)
- cultural diversity in monogamous heterosexual marriage relations and specific marriage traditions, such as dowries
- family structures, such as nonnuclear, extended, polygamous, mixed religion relationships, mixed race relationships, or same-sex relationships
- reproduction and sexual standards in relation to religion, government policies, and world population
- gender equity in the workplace and programs for women in global development
- the health care needs of women and how they vary depending on culture, political philosophies, and resources
- women and violence in societal and family contexts, from war rapes, female circumcision, and footbinding to battery and sexual harassmentWomen, Families, and Feminist Politics looks at the daily challenges and concerns of adult women within the context of family to help you understand the different needs of women in relation to their culture and ethnic background. Focusing on the importance of views concerning the meaning of women's social status, power, and success, Women, Families, and Feminist Politics contains case studies and statistical data that identify critical issues pertaining to you personally and to all women throughout the world. By understanding how women's families help shape their identities, you will be able to learn about the vast experiences of women and the inequalities we have yet to overcome.