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A Critical Analysis of the Efficacy of Law as a Tool to Achieve Gender Equality
Natalie Persadie
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Hardback. In this book, Natalie Persadie explains that, among developing countries, the achievement of legal advances for women-at either the international or national levels-is particularly difficult where practical measures are not subsequently implemented. She examines the need for financial and human resources to make such legal measures effective. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFSJ1; LAQG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Law is often perceived as an instrument that can effect social change. While this might be so, it must be complemented by the necessary financial and human resources to make the law effective. Natalie Persadie explains that, among developing countries, such as Trinidad and Tobago, the achievement of legal advances for women-at either the international or national levels-is particularly difficult where practical measures are not subsequently implemented. This is, perhaps, attributable to a lack of political will. Important issues such as gender equality and domestic violence are not given priority and laws aimed at protecting women and promoting women's rights ... Read more
Law is often perceived as an instrument that can effect social change. While this might be so, it must be complemented by the necessary financial and human resources to make the law effective. Natalie Persadie explains that, among developing countries, such as Trinidad and Tobago, the achievement of legal advances for women-at either the international or national levels-is particularly difficult where practical measures are not subsequently implemented. This is, perhaps, attributable to a lack of political will. Important issues such as gender equality and domestic violence are not given priority and laws aimed at protecting women and promoting women's rights ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of America
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761858096
SKU
V9780761858096
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99-15
About Natalie Persadie
Natalie Persadie holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Birmingham, UK. She has co-authored several journal articles and books. Persadie is assistant professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago and part-time lecturer at the University of the West Indies.
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