Gender and the Politics of Possibilities

Download or read book Gender and the Politics of Possibilities written by Manisha Desai and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2008-12-16 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gender and the Politics of Possibilities explores the lesser-known side of globalization beyond the effects of national governments and multinational cooperations by taking a look at grassroots movements by women that have and continue to shape globalization today. Manisha Desai highlights the significant role that women play in cross-border trade in Africa, in transborder activism on issues that affect women, and in cultural change and social justice.