Do women have issues?
August 21, 2008
In which cultures do women wear burquas? Is military service required for women anywhere? Where do women receive equal pay for equal work?
Organized by major populations, then by individual country, the Greenwood Encyclopedia of Women's Issues Worldwide, (Reference room, 305.42 W171), looks at the lives of women. Each country has specific topics addressed such as family and sexuality, violence, health, employment and education. Each topic is examined with a view to cultural differences as well as the significance of class, race, and sexuality. There is an excellent suggested reading list at the end of each chapter. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this is a great place to start your research in women's studies.
