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Faith, work and women in a changing world: the influence of religion in the lives of beedi rollers in West Bengal

01/11/2006

9 pages long

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Faith, work and women in a changing world: the influence of religion in the lives of beedi rollers in West Bengal

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In India, religious norms and values play a significant role in regulating the lives of women and girls in many communities. This article looks at how the lives of women and girl beedi (hand rolled cigarette) rollers in a Muslim community in West Bengal are influenced by their religious background, highlighting the complex relationship between […]

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Faith, gender and development agendas in Nigeria: conflicts, challenges, and opportunities

01/11/2006

13 pages long

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Faith, gender and development agendas in Nigeria: conflicts, challenges, and opportunities

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Religion is a dominant force in private and public life in most developing countries. Based on fieldwork in Nigeria, where Christianity and Islam are the two major religions, this article looks at ways in which religion interplays with development and gender equality, and what this means for development policy and practice. First, it explores conflicts […]

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The Thai Bhikkhuni movement and women’s empowerment

01/11/2006

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The Thai Bhikkhuni movement and women’s empowerment

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This paper discusses the recent emergence of a movement in Thailand that aims to critique and transform patriarchal values supported by the Theravada Buddhist tradition by introducing female ordination (bhikkhuni ordination). The paper argues that there is a relationship between the low status of women in Thai Buddhism and the inferior status of women in […]

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The challenges of incorporating Muslim women’s views into development policy: analysis of a Dutch action research project in Yemen

01/11/2006

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The challenges of incorporating Muslim women’s views into development policy: analysis of a Dutch action research project in Yemen

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This article discusses the Muslim Women and Development Action Research Project (MWDAR), an attempt by the Dutch government to introduce new discourses on Islam and the empowerment of women into their development policy. Based on a discussion of the project in Yemen, an analysis of its evaluation reports, and follow-up research with project participants, we […]

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Reflecting on gender equality in Muslim contexts in Oxfam GB

01/11/2006

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Reflecting on gender equality in Muslim contexts in Oxfam GB

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Gender inequality, faith and development are intrinsically linked, and the impact of religious beliefs and practices on gender inequality is an issue that cannot be ignored in development work. This article summarises the key discussions and findings of two workshops, held by Oxfam GB, on the challenges of working on gender equality issues in Muslim […]

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Tackling HIV and AIDS with faith-based communities: learning from attitudes on gender relations and sexual rights within local evangelical churches in Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and South Africa

01/11/2006

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Tackling HIV and AIDS with faith-based communities: learning from attitudes on gender relations and sexual rights within local evangelical churches in Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and South Africa

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The AIDS pandemic in Africa is devastating the continent. The institution of marriage does not appear to be protecting women – in some countries rates of infection among married women are higher than those among unmarried, sexually active women. Recognising that unequal gender relations are a driving force behind the AIDS pandemic, this article explores […]

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For god’s sake not for sale: trafficking and the church in Europe

01/11/2006

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For god’s sake not for sale: trafficking and the church in Europe

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This article is a case study of a faith-based organisation, the UK-based NGO CHASTE, working on the issue of sexual trafficking. It highlights issues that arise as a result of addressing the problem through a faith-based lens. The article explores the challenges CHASTE faces in its work, the small but significant achievements that the organisation […]

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Introduction

01/11/2006

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This article does not have a description. This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the Gender and Development website.

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