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Journal Article

IDS Bulletin Vol. 35 Nos. 4

Women, Work and Empowerment in a Global Era

Published on 1 October 2004

The discussions at the ‘Gender Myths and Feminist Fables’ workshop reflect a contradiction in our thinking about women and work, a contradiction which is intensifying in an era of increasingly global economic relations and policies.

What is it that we are seeking in terms of women’s engagement with paid work and employment?

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This article comes from the IDS Bulletin 35.4 (2004) Women, Work and Empowerment in a Global Era

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Pearson, R. (2004) Women, Work and Empowerment in a Global Era. IDS Bulletin 35(4): 117-120

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Institute of Development Studies
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Pearson, Ruth
doi
10.1111/j.1759-5436.2004.tb00164.x

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