Gender discriminations among young children in Asia

• Other Authors: Attané, Isabelle (Editor), Véron, Jacques (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Pondichéry Institut Français de Pondichéry 2005
• Series: Collection Sciences Sociales
• Subjects: Feminism & feminist theory; family structure; gender; discrimination; child; female discrimination; demography; patriarchal system
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Subsequent to the demographic transition, Asian countries have been experiencing deep-rooted changes in family structures. In this context, the question of gender relations within the family, and more generally within society, is crucial, in view of the increase in discriminatory practices toward wo...