Women in Developing Countries: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

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