EJEH BENEDICT

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

THEORY, PRACTICE AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Gender and Development: Theory, Practice, and Policy Perspectives in the 21st Century" is a comprehensive, research-informed textbook that bridges theory, policy, and practical action in the field of gender and development. Designed for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the book provides a thorough exploration of gender concepts, historical evolution, policy frameworks, and emerging global issues. The book integrates insights from sociology, economics, political science, anthropology, and feminist theory to analyse how gender relations shape and is shaped by social, economic, and political processes. Moving beyond traditional approaches that treated women as passive beneficiaries of development, this text emphasizes the role of women and marginalized groups as active agents of social transformation. This book is ideal for academic courses in gender studies, development studies, sociology, political science, and public policy. It also serves as a practical guide for development practitioners, NGOs, and policymakers committed to achieving gender equity and sustainable development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 423g
• ISBN-13: 9786209238703
• ISBN-10: 620923870X
• Artikelnr.: 76012765

Autorenporträt

About the Author; Dr. Ejeh Benedict earned his B.Sc (Ed), M.Sc, and Ph.D degrees in Geography and Environmental Management from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, he has established himself as a dedicated scholar in the fields of Population Studies, Demography, and Gender Studies.