Book
1 December 2009
The Power of Labelling
Published by: Earthscan
How People are Categorized and Why It MattersThis book gives a comprehensive examination of how labels such as 'The Poor' or 'Asylum...
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Publication
17 September 2009
Sexuality Activism in China – Lessons for and from Donors
Published by: IDS
China's experience shows that work on sexuality can help to reduce HIV /AIDS, combat discrimination and marginalisation, and promote gender equality and well-being. Drawing on interviews with donors and activists in China, this Policy Briefing outlines lessons to be learnt for donors to constructively support work on sexuality.
Journal Article
1 September 2009
Preventing Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Vietnam and Indonesia: Diverging Care Dynamics and Fragmented Practices
Published by: Elsevier
How do women and frontline health workers engage in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) in urban areas of Vietnam and Indonesia, where HIV is highly stigmatized and is associated with injecting drug use and sex work? This qualitative study explores local dynamics of care, using a mix of observations, focus group discussions, and interviews.
Working Paper
19 June 2009
Democratising Trade Politics in the Americas: Insights from the Women’s, Environmental and Labour Movements
Published by: IDS
This paper explores the extent to which and the ways in which civil society groups are contributing to the democratisation of trade policy and politics in the Americas. It explores the strategies adopted by a range of NGOs and social movements to influence the decision-making processes and the content of the trade agenda.
Journal Article
1 March 2009
Transforming Security and Development in an Unequal World
Published by: IDS
Security, like development, is seen as something the North delivers through its policy interventions and aid programmes, rather than as the product of changes in the developing South, reflecting the priorities and interests of those most at risk.
Journal Article
1 January 2009
Hybrid Public Action
Published by: IDS
The current study is a continuation of previous work by LogoLink, that advances understanding of the changing roles of social actors and their strategies in promoting local democratic environments that contribute to reducing poverty and exclusion. It draws on specially commissioned studies that look at two central dimensions: key actors, processes/strategies and the relationship between them.
Book
1 January 2009
HIV/AIDS and Persons with Disabilities
Published by: Springer
Much has happened since the first appearance of AIDS in 1981: it has been identified, studied, and occasionally denied. The virus has shifted host populations and spread globally.
Journal Article
1 January 2009
Introduction: Transforming Security and Development in an Unequal World
Published by: IDS
Security is a contested concept, which means very different things to different people. It bears the heavy historical imprint of the...
Book
1 January 2009
HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On: Psychosocial Perspectives
Published by: Springer
Much has happened since the first appearance of AIDS in 1981: it has been identified, studied, and occasionally denied. The virus has...
Journal Article
1 January 2009
Intergenerational Transmissions: Cultivating Agency?
Published by: IDS
This IDS Bulletin reflects, as the first in the 40th anniversary volume, on some of the core areas of research and policy advocacy that are central to IDS’ work: inequalities, poverty, power, social protection, transformational education, HIV/AIDS, gender and climate change.