Women and the Politics of Gender in Post-Conflict Timor-Leste

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Nonfiction, History, Asian, Southeast Asia, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Feminism & Feminist Theory, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
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Author: ISBN: 9781317327882
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 5, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317327882
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 5, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book presents a wide-ranging overview of the position of women in Timor-Leste, 15 years after the country secured its independence. It considers the role of women in Timor-Leste’s history, explores their role in the present day economy and politics, and discusses their contribution to culture and society. The contested meaning of gender itself is investigated in the contemporary culture of this new society. It applies a wide range of different feminist theories and approaches, and concludes with a discussion of what new directions gender studies in Timor-Leste might take.

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This book presents a wide-ranging overview of the position of women in Timor-Leste, 15 years after the country secured its independence. It considers the role of women in Timor-Leste’s history, explores their role in the present day economy and politics, and discusses their contribution to culture and society. The contested meaning of gender itself is investigated in the contemporary culture of this new society. It applies a wide range of different feminist theories and approaches, and concludes with a discussion of what new directions gender studies in Timor-Leste might take.

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