Working paper on trends in rural women's labour force participation and fertility patterns in China. Examines rural development policy based on the responsibility of the individual, household or work brigade for agricultural production. Covers women workers in agricultural employment and rural...

Analyses the impact of democratic decentralization on the chances of social excluded groups to participate in newly created local governance (Panchayat Rai) institutions. Discusses the results of an interview survey, finding that, in Kerala, women, lower castes and the poor are at least...

Provides a situation analysis of the impact of war and displacement on Afghan women and on their economic and other roles within the family and within Afghan society. Examines the vulnerability and coping strategies of these women and their families and assesses the implications for the future...

Focuses on white-collar unionism in the private sector in the 1980s. Discusses legal distinctions between blue and white-collar personnel and the unionization of higher-level personnel.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining the pattern of poverty among the rural population of the Bihar state, India - covers nutrition, food security, housing, total consumption, health, demographic aspects, educational level, political participation, social participation, etc. Statistical tables.

Gives an overview of the situation of women in managerial occupations in ASEAN countries, particularly in Malaysia, since the 1980s and identifies strategic approaches and measures for women in attaining management positions.

Based on survey of 1,115 women and on data from national household surveys conducted in 1980, 1985 and 1989.

This book helps us to better understand the problems women face in rising through the ranks and securing top positions, and offers some useful strategies for shattering the glass ceiling. It examines current gender inequalities in the labour market and in political and social life.

ILO pub. Article evaluating current trends as regards the social responsibility of employers organizations in a market economy - assesses their role in collective bargaining and their political participation as an interest group, discusses management development and other efforts related to...