"Stories about women in the workforce permeate newspapers, magazines--virtually all media formats devoted to news and … commentary in contemporary society. Women's movement into the paid workforce has transformed their lives--and those of their … families-and has in many ways reshaped society. This book takes a holistic view of the economic lives of women in the workforce." …

institutions related to gender inequality, something that affects women's daily life and deprives them of autonomy at home. We …Little investigation has been made to explain why women are less likely than are men to support democracy in sub …-Saharan Africa. This gender difference in politics has been found in numerous studies and may hinder the much needed legitimation of …