The Gendered Face of COVID-19 in the Global South: The Development, Gender and Health Nexus

Experts assess the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on gender inequalities in the Global South, focusing on marginalized and at-risk women and girls. The book examines gender-based violence, work and care, education, and health care issues and asks if global responses are enough to mitigate inequality. It is a guide to promoting women's rights during the pandemic's management and recovery phases.

Format: Hardback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

In this groundbreaking book, a team of esteemed experts delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender inequalities in the Global South. Through a comprehensive examination, they explore the multifaceted threats posed to equitable development, particularly affecting the most marginalized and vulnerable women and girls. Drawing upon extensive research across sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, the book uncovers the urgent issues surrounding gender-based violence, work and care, education, and healthcare during the pandemic. It raises crucial questions about whether global responses are sufficient to mitigate the adverse consequences of deepening gender inequality. This invaluable resource serves as a guiding compass, stimulating a vital debate on how to promote women's rights throughout the management and recovery phases of the pandemic. By shedding light on the experiences and challenges faced by women and girls in the Global South, the book offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for building a more inclusive and equitable future.

In this groundbreaking book, a team of esteemed experts delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender inequalities in the Global South. Through a comprehensive examination, they explore the multifaceted threats posed to equitable development, particularly affecting the most marginalized and vulnerable women and girls. Drawing upon extensive research across sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, the book uncovers the urgent issues surrounding gender-based violence, work and care, education, and healthcare during the pandemic. It raises crucial questions about whether global responses are sufficient to mitigate the adverse consequences of deepening gender inequality. This invaluable resource serves as a guiding compass, stimulating a vital debate on how to promote women's rights throughout the management and recovery phases of the pandemic. By shedding light on the experiences and challenges faced by women and girls in the Global South, the book offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for building a more inclusive and equitable future.

Weight: 235g
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529218831