Women and Work in South Asia: Regional Patterns and Perspectives

Women's work is central to the social and economic aspirations of the countries of South Asia, yet planners and policy makers frequently overlook women's critical role in the areas of agriculture, industry, and services.Women and Work in South Asiaprovides a rich perspective on a topic of growing importance, with essays from both Western and Asian contributors. The essays provide a cross-cultural perspective on women's work in South Asia which integrates macro- and micro-analysis. The contributors examine the inadequacies of official statistics and explore the cultural and socioeconomic position of women at work in the region through a range of case studies. Contributors:Meena Acharya, Huma Ahmed-Ghosh, Joyce Aschenbrenner, Deipica Bagchi, Kalpana Bardhan, Sabine Felmy, Doranne Jacobson, Joan Mencher, Saraswati Raju, Joke Schrijvers.