Women's groups for whom? The colonisation of women's groups in Papua New Guinea
Appleford, Gabrielle
Appleford, Gabrielle
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2000-02-01
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Women's groups in Papua New Guinea, often under the influence of colonial and church governance in the past, still have an ambiguous function which serves to isolate women and `women's issues' rather than spread gender sensitivity. The author concludes that the existence of these forums for women actually encourages the continued marginalisation of women from governing and decision-making structures, since women's groups `tend to operate from separate and unequal spheres of influence'.
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Development in Practice
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10
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1
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0961-4524
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1364-9213