Using geographic information systems (gis) for gender and development

Author(s)
Bosak, Keith
Schroeder, Kathleen
Editor(s)
Eade, Deborah
Publication date
2005-04-01
Subject
Approach and methodology
Gender
Keywords
Development methods
Gender mainstreaming
Development in Practice Journal
DiP

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130711
DOI
10.1080/09614520500042193
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
This article discusses the burgeoning field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a particular focus on the opportunities for its application as part of the international women and development agenda. We discuss recent theoretical developments in critical GIS and feminist theory which have created this opportunity, as well as the problems inherent in using GIS for gendered research. We focus on the obstacles created by inadequate gendered data sources and the ability of GIS to represent women's issues.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
Pages
7
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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