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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

by Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn · 2009 · 294 pages

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About This Book

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.

Book Details

Published

2009

Pages

294

Language

en

ISBN

9780307267146

Awards & Recognition

Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Current Interest (2009)

Audiobook Available

10h 33m
Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

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