Sheila Rowbotham
Dignity and Daily Bread
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415095860
- author:
- Sheila Rowbotham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Economics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dignity and Daily Bread explores how women in different parts of the world have organized their own forms of production. This book examines the lives of poor women in both developed and developing countries, highlighting the ways in which they work together to meet their needs. The authors analyze a range of issues, from cotton production in India to conditions in Mexico and some Asian economies. By sharing these stories, the contributors aim to break down the barriers that colonialism and racism have created among women. The result is a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies. Through its detailed accounts, Dignity and Daily Bread sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of poor women worldwide.