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Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
by Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn · 2009 · 294 pages
Emma Watson
Half the Sky explores the systemic oppression of women and girls in developing countries, focusing on issues such as sex trafficking, maternal mortality, and gender-based violence. The authors argue that empowering women through education and economic opportunity is key to global poverty alleviation and social progress. Through on-the-ground reporting, the book highlights grassroots solutions and stories of individual resilience.
Published
2009
Pages
294
Language
en
ISBN
9780307267146
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