Re-thinking the integration of women in population development initiatives
Author(s)
Norwood, CaroletteEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2009-09-01Keywords
SRHRSexual and reproductive health and rights
Development methods
Development in Practice Journal
DiP
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
This article argues that the integration of women in population development initiatives was largely the outcome of four overlapping historical events: the decolonisation of the South; the population 'explosion' following World War II; the momentous developments in contraceptive technology; and the re-emergence of women's movements in the North. These developments pushed women to the forefront of development initiatives, in part because of lingering assumptions that population size is associated with poverty. As a result, policies heavily focused on reducing birth rates largely eclipsed those concerned with improving women's sexual and reproductive health and rights.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
7ISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614520903122352