The Social and Legal Status of Women: A Global Perspective Contributor(s): Hazon, Winnie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275933628 ISBN-13: 9780275933623 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1990 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory - Social Science | Sociology - General - Law |
Dewey: 305.420 |
LCCN: 89-72096 |
Lexile Measure: 1340 |
Series: Praeger Series in Political |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.11 lbs) 232 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book delves into the legal traditions that relegated women to an inferior social and legal status worldwide. Winnie Hazou probes the nature of law, changes in legislation, and the trend of modern law toward a social engineering that effects gender equality. Hazou analyzes changes in major areas of women's lives, such as family, employment, and the acquisition of social power. She presents a global perspective of women's status and discusses international law aimed at eliminating the exploitation and abuse of women. The book highlights five countries, exploring the cultural basis for and social attitudes toward the position of women in each country. Students and scholars of women's studies will find this book a valuable resource. The book concludes that both national and international law are slowly evolving into an effective tool for the elimination of discrimination against women. In spite of residual traditions, and beliefs across all cultures concerning gender roles, there is great institutional support in governments as well as the United Nations to elevate the status of women. This book combines the sociology of women and the sociology of law to give a global perspective on not only the current position of women but the changes that are occurring in their lives. |