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Gender und gesellschaftlicher WandelJeweils ausgehend von einem aktuellen Ereignis wird anschaulich in die Grundlagen der Gender Studies eingeführt. Dabei wird deutlich, dass Diskussionen über das Thema 'Gender' seit jeher das gesellschaftliche und kulturelle Selbstverständnis des Menschen prägen. Die Verhältnisse der Geschlechter, sowie ihre theoretische und praktische Neuverhandlung, sind dabei sowohl Spiegel wie Antrieb gesellschaftlichen Wandels.

This book has been produced by people who have been active in the women's movement in Tanzania at national and grassroots level. It provides a situation analysis of women and girls in Tanzania and a review of strategies for change and transformation. The authors present strategies of action for future networking, empowerment and social transformation. In the appendices, they present key statistical tables to document aspects of the situation analysis, and a summary of proposals for people-centered development policies, which would facilitate equality, women's empowerment, and gender transformation in society. (DÜI-Hff)

Throughout human history, societies around the world have developed varying concepts of gender that affect the roles its citizens play in their communities. There is an equally rich history of individuals who reject, subvert, expand, or explore the gender roles of their society. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the history of gender and conversations on gender identity happening today. It encapsulates complex social issues at a lower reading level while delivering content that appeals to a high school audience. High-quality photographs and interesting graphic organizers present important information in an appealing and engaging fashion.