Reproductive Health and Gender Equality

Method, Measurement, and Implications

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Women&
Cover of the book Reproductive Health and Gender Equality by Guang-zhen Wang, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Guang-zhen Wang ISBN: 9781317065852
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 8, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Guang-zhen Wang
ISBN: 9781317065852
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 8, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Since the late 1990s approaches to women's reproductive health has shifted from a service-based model to a human rights approach. This approach associates reproductive health with freedom from discrimination and enjoyment of a satisfying and safe sex life, and full access to information and services related to reproduction. In spite of this shift, and the global effort to promote women's reproductive health through the enhancement of human rights and gender equality, progress has been very slow. In this book the author fills a much-needed empirical study of women's reproductive health. The author assesses data from 137 developing countries (or areas) and challenges the prevailing bioscience and public health models by linking women's reproductive health to gender equality measures and development policies. Discussion on abortion rights, regional variations and reproductive health needs among refugees and internally displaced persons are also discussed. This is a timely study which provides a theoretical and social policy basis for monitoring and improving women's reproductive health in developing countries. This is particularly important in the light of insufficient research in the field and a lack of analysis on the empirical and theoretical linkages between reproductive health and gender equality. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals and students interested in women's health issues, gender/women's studies and human rights.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the late 1990s approaches to women's reproductive health has shifted from a service-based model to a human rights approach. This approach associates reproductive health with freedom from discrimination and enjoyment of a satisfying and safe sex life, and full access to information and services related to reproduction. In spite of this shift, and the global effort to promote women's reproductive health through the enhancement of human rights and gender equality, progress has been very slow. In this book the author fills a much-needed empirical study of women's reproductive health. The author assesses data from 137 developing countries (or areas) and challenges the prevailing bioscience and public health models by linking women's reproductive health to gender equality measures and development policies. Discussion on abortion rights, regional variations and reproductive health needs among refugees and internally displaced persons are also discussed. This is a timely study which provides a theoretical and social policy basis for monitoring and improving women's reproductive health in developing countries. This is particularly important in the light of insufficient research in the field and a lack of analysis on the empirical and theoretical linkages between reproductive health and gender equality. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals and students interested in women's health issues, gender/women's studies and human rights.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Archiving Settler Colonialism by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Timothy Asch and Ethnographic Film by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Politics of Identity in Post-Conflict States by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Social Work, Marriage, and Ethnicity by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book New Media and International Development by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book From Legislation to Legitimation by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Marx Against Marxism by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Grammar, Meaning, and Concepts by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Trade Liberalisation and Regional Disparity in Pakistan by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book ETA's Terrorist Campaign by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book An African Victorian Feminist by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Media Studies 2.0 by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book The Brain Book by Guang-zhen Wang
Cover of the book Letters of Sidney Hook: Democracy, Communism and the Cold War by Guang-zhen Wang
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy