Women in Developing Countries: A Reference Handbook

This book provides a much-needed survey of the discrimination and violence against women in developing countries, and identifies the literature and resources available about this topic.

• Supplies a chronology of significant events relevant to women in developing countries

• Presents biographies of individuals who have advanced human rights for women, and others who play key policy or political roles

• Provides a bibliography containing abstracts of selected books, handbooks, manuals, and films/DVDs that provide a wide perspective on major issues

• Includes a glossary and basic subject index