Leftover Women: The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China (Asian Arguments)

Leftover Women: The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China (Asian Arguments)
Leta Hong Fincher (Author)

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Human Rights

A century ago, Chinese feminists fighting for the emancipation of women helped spark the Republican Revolution, which overthrew the Qing empire. After China's Communist revolution of 1949, Chairman Mao famously proclaimed that "women hold up half the sky." In the early years of the People's Republic, the Communist Party sought to transform gender relations with expansive initiatives such as assigning urban women jobs in the planned economy. Yet those gains are now being eroded in China's post-socialist era. Contrary to many claims made in the mainstream media, women in China have experienced a dramatic rollback of many rights and gains relative to men.

Leftover Women debunks the popular myth that women have fared well as a result of post-socialist China's economic reforms and breakneck growth. Laying out the structural discrimination against women in China will speak to broader problems with China's economy, politics, and development.

• Rank: #98448 in Books
• Published on: 2014-05-01
• Released on: 2014-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Amnesty International 2014 Wall Calendar

Amnesty International 2014 Wall Calendar
Steve Mccurry (Photographer)

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Human Rights

Featured in the Amnesty International 2014 Wall Calendar are the powerful images of renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry.

In a world filled with conflict and uncertainty, this thought-provoking calendar commemorates the important work of Amnesty International and its efforts to focus world attention on the human rights and dignity of all people. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 2.8 million supporters, activists, and volunteers in over 150 countries and territories working together to create a safer, more peaceful world by promoting and defending human rights for all people, everywhere.
Sales of this calendar benefit Amnesty International and its programs. 

• Rank: #195921 in Books
• Published on: 2013-08-27
• Released on: 2013-08-27
• Format: Wall Calendar
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Calendar
• 24 pages

Pol Pot: The History of a Nightmare

Pol Pot: The History of a Nightmare
Philip Short (Author)
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Human Rights