International Women's Day : BOOKS

 

 

 

The socio - economic cost of violence against women: a case study of Karachi Social Policy and Development Centre.          HV 6250.4 S 2012 The Socio-Economic cost of violence against women is the fifth in the series. Being a pioneering study it analyses the nature and intensity of the cost of violence against women incurred by the individual. To build a proper and fuller understanding of the issue, the research comprehensively covers its various forms and manifestations including its effects on society and the economic that require serious effects both in terms of designing policies and allocation of financial resources.	World development report 2012 overview : gender equality and development World Bank.          HQ 1240 W 2011 Women have made unprecedented gains in rights, education, health, and access to jobs and livelihoods. Gender gaps in primary schooling have closed in many countries, while in a third of all countries girls now outnumber boys in secondary school. The World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development argues that closing these persistent gender gaps matters. It matters because gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. But it is also smart economics. Greater gender equality can enhance productivity, improve development outcomes for the next generation, and make institutions more representative.
WHO ethical and safety recommendations for researching, documenting and monitoring sexual violence in emergencies (e-report) 2007 WHO Department of Gender, Women and Health     Sexual violence in humanitarian emergencies, such as armed conflict and natural disasters, is a serious public health and human rights issue. Yet, the prevalence of sexual violence is underreported almost everywhere in the world and ethical and safety guidelines specific to the particular issues that arise during collection of information about sexual violence in emergencies are lacking. The ethical and safety guidelines (or recommendations) in this document are meant to complement existing internationally-agreed ethical guidelines for research and to inform ethics review processes.	WHO Multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence against women(e-Report)2005 García-Moreno, Claudia     This report presents initial results based on interviews with 24 000 women by carefully trained interviewers. Report findings document the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its association with women's physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Data is included on non-partner violence, sexual abuse during childhood and forced first sexual experience. Information is also provided on women's responses. The report concludes with 15 recommendations to strengthen national commitment and action on violence against women.
Working with sharks : countering sexual harassment in our lives Saeed, Fouzia.         HQ 125 S 2012 Working with Sharks" is a deeply personal story that captures the struggles, frustrations, and triumphs faced by Fouzia Saeed in her journey for justice. Fouzia tackles the difficult task of describing the subtleties of sexual harassment in the workplace with grace and analytical skill, while painting a picture of the complicated culture of gender relations in Pakistan with ease. She narrates her painful, day-to-day experiences in unflinching detail, but also manages to pace her story perfectly, giving the reader an opportunity to grasp the depth of her challenges, while keeping a sense of suspense alive in every chapter.	Muslim family law, secular courts and Muslim women of South Asia : a study in judicial activism Serajuddin, Alamgir Muhammad          HQ 1123 S 2011 Muslim family law is based on patriarchal family organization and male privileges, leading to legal and social discrimination against women, which is incompatible with contemporary notions of gender equality and social justice. By giving a liberal and pro-active interpretation to this law within the Islamic framework, the South Asian judiciary has shown that it is possible to adapt it to the needs of a forward-looking Muslim society. The book examines the extent to which judicial interpretation has liberalized this law, enlarged the dimensions of Muslim women's rights and contributed to secure gender equality and social justice to them.
Great ancestors : women claiming rights in Muslim contexts Shaheed, Farida.          HQ 1785 S 2011 This book profiles women who defied and changed the contours of women's lives from the eighth century to the mid-1950s. There is a widespread myth both outside and within Muslim contexts that women's struggles for rights is alien to those societies that embraced Islam and a misconception that the contemporary women's movement is exclusively rooted in Western concepts and struggles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These are women who fought for personal rights and bodily integrity, who extended solidarity to women and other downtrodden people, and who improved their societies as scholars, saints and political activists.	Gender equality and women's empowerment in Pakistan Patel, Rashida.         HQ 1240 P 2010 This book is for those who are concerned with the deteriorating situation of women in Pakistan and wish to obtain an overview of the legal and practical changes which have been introduced to improve their condition. A critical analysis of the continuous and increasing misinterpretations of the principles of Islam through legal acceptance is presented. Several references to laws which have been recently changed and have an effect on women's lives have been added, including alterations to the Criminal Procedure Code 1898 and Pakistan Penal Code 1860
Half the sky : turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide Kristof, Nicholas D     HQ 1236.5 K 2009   From two of our most fiercely moral voices, a passionate call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. Kristof and WuDunn help us see that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing women's potential. They make clear how so many people have helped to do just that, and how we can each do our part. Throughout much of the world, the greatest unexploited economic resource is the female half of the population. Countries such as China have prospered precisely because they emancipated women and brought them into the formal economy.	Smart women don't retire--they break free : from working full-time to living full-time Rentsch, Gail.           HQ 1063 U 2008 For the amazing female pioneers who shattered the glass ceiling, a practical and inspiring guide to reinventing what's next. This book shows how to create new and exciting work and volunteer opportunities and how to discover new outlets for creativity and passion. Rich in practical advice and stories from women who have successfully navigated this stage, SMART WOMEN DON'T RETIRE -- THEY BREAK FREE is a blueprint for women seeking a whole new set of life choices.
Handbook of feminist research : theory and praxis Hesse-Biber, Sharlene Nagy.        HQ 180 H35 2007   The topic of feminist research has too often been neglected in standard research methods books-The Handbook of Feminist Research breaks that tradition! This unique volume illuminates on-going debates in the field of feminist research as well as the practical applications and issues for those whose research impacts social policy and social change. Edited by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber, this Handbook reflects the most current thinking about feminist research emerging within and across the disciplines.	Gender and education in Pakistan Jane F.A. Rarieya     LC 2330 G 2007   This book explores gender and education in Pakistan by looking at the underlying processes that result in different patterns of educational experiences of and outcomes for females and males. All the chapters are based on research studies that were conducted in different parts of Pakistan and explore diverse aspects of gender in relation to education. The book makes gender issues in education in Pakistan more visible by illustrating how gender is both a very personal and yet, public issue, and calls for more carefully thought out approaches to dealing with gender disadvantage in the education system.
Women and the Fatimids in the world of Islam Cortese, Delia.        BP 195 C 2006   This first full-length study of women and the Fatimids is a groundbreaking work investigating an unexplored area in the field of Islamic and medieval studies. Basing their research on a variety of sources from historical works to chronicles, official correspondence, documentary sources and archaeological findings, the authors have provided a richly informative analysis of the status and influence of women in this period. Their contribution is explored first within the context of Isma'ili and Fatimid genealogical history, and then within the courts in their roles as mothers, courtesans, wives and daughters, and as workers and servants. Throughout the book comparison is drawn with the status and roles of women in earlier, contemporary and subsequent Islamic as well as non-Islamic courts.	Women, ageing and health: A framework for action WHO Department of Gender, Women and Health, UNFPA (e-Report) 2007     This report summarizes the evidence about women, ageing, and health from a gender perspective and provides a framework for developing action plans to improve the health and well being of ageing women. The concepts and principles in this document build on WHO's active ageing policy framework, which calls on policy-makers, practitioners, nongovernmental organizations, and civil society to optimize opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life for people as they age.
Women in Islam an anthology from the Quran and Hadiths Awde, Nicholas           BP173.4A2005 The role of women in Islam is a growing area of study and this collection, drawing on the Sahih of al-Bukhari fulfills the need for definitive resource which gathers together all the significant source material on the subject and presents it in an accessible way. Extensive notes help to explain the cultural background of the first Muslims, including short biographies of the women of the Prophet Muhammad's household.	The women's book of empowerment : 323 affirmations that change everyday problems into moments of potential Proctor, Charlene M.        HQ 1240 P 2005 Seven power lessons and 323 affirmations make it easy for you to hone your self-image into a beautiful, triumphant gem. A wonderful companion book to Let Your Goddess Grow! 7 Spiritual Lessons on Female Power and positive thinking.
Women in nursing in Islamic societies Bryant, Nancy H.      WY 101 W 2003 The volume makes a significant contribution to understanding nursing from the perspective of Islamic society. The editor of this volume spent significant time working in Islamic countries. This experience helped her understand the tremendous need for nurses in Islamic societies. However, she also learned about the reluctance of young Muslim women to join this profession for reasons ranging from poor remuneration and working conditions to traditional and cultural constraints including its low status and image. Among other issues contributors discuss nursing education, midwifery and violence against nurses.	No shame for the sun : lives of professional Pakistani women Haeri, Shahla.        HQ 1240 H 2002 No Shame for the Sun reveals the uniqueness of each woman, and the diversity of Pakistani Muslim women's life experiences, their world views, and the struggles to change their society. Each chapter explores a particular woman's life experiences and her attempts to reconcile her career with her, personal life, providing examples of ways of resolving religious, cultural, and political conflicts. this book gives us a much needed perspective to reflect on the changing circumstances of professional Pakistani women, as well as on the established patterns and structural constraints within Pakistan. On a broader level, it examines western misconceptions regarding Islam, a religion that crosses many borders and impacts differently upon many cultures.
Violence against women : manual of guidelines for improving police awareness and response Sadiq, Ehsan          HV 6250.4 S 2003 This document is the first of its kind and aims at improving awareness and response to complaints of violence against women in Pakistan. Earnest efforts were made to get inputs from different governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve its contents and to make it a comprehensive document. Moreover the Manual also follows guidelines and standards set out for police in different United Nation's documents on women rights and gender base violence.	World report on violence and health Krug, Etienne G.             HV 6625 W 2002 The World report on violence and health is the first comprehensive review of the problem of violence on a global scale – what it is, whom it affects and what can be done about it. Three years in the making, the report benefited from the participation of over 160 experts from around the world, receiving both peer-review from scientists and contributions and comments from representatives of all the world's regions.