Table of Contents 1 Devadasi 2 The term, Devadasi 3 The Evolution of the Devadasi System 3.1 Theories Related to the System 3.2 Historical Development 4 The Devadasi System in Tamilnadu 4.1 The Earlier References 4.2 Devadasis in the age of Cholas 4.3 The Devadasi System in Post Chola Period 5 Categories of Devadasis 6 […]

How are both women and men represented on the Web? How can Web 2.0 innovations help advance gender equality goals? Are women given the same access as men in all countries to the Internet, web 2.0 technologies and its benefits? What are some of the examples of ways in which web 2.0 innovations can lift […]

In collaboration with Table of Contents 1 Background 2 Objectives 3 Activities 3.1 Research and Publications 3.2 Community Outreach and Networking 4 Success stories 5 Partnerships 6 Faculty of the Centre 7 Contributions from the Centre for Women’s Studies 8 Author profiles 9 Author Comments on the Programme 10 See also 11 External links Background […]

Background The Maternity and paternity at work: Law and practice across the world report reviews national legislative provisions on maternity protection at work in 185 countries and territories (including leave, benefits, employment protection, health protection, breastfeeding arrangements at work and childcare), statistical coverage in law and in practice of paid maternity leave as well as […]

The seminar will explore good practices and provide applicable suggestions on how to make the national gender equality machinery both more effective and sustainable in diverse and changing political, social and economic environments. Gender equality experts and policy makers from the EU-28, Eastern Partnership and IPA countries will be brought together at EIGE to present […]

Background Challenging Patriarchy is a collection of works on the evolution of thinking on men and masculinities in gender and Development. This work is made up of three International Development Studies (IDS) bulletins covering oer a decade of work: Men, Masculinities and Development (2000), edited by Andrea Cornwall and Sarah White, Sexuality Matters (2006), edited […]

Domestic violence and abuse are complex issues that require sensitive and comprehensive approaches by professionals. Those working to tackle domestic violence, all recognise the need for more robust and comparable data in the field. Better data will not only develop comprehensive legislation at national and EU level, but also allow professionals to develop more adapted […]

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Combating Violence and Discrimination Against Women and Girls Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, 7-8:30 p.m. EST Cecil B. Day Chapel, The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 This event is free of charge, but reservations are required. Click to Register Carter Center human rights expert Karin Ryan will moderate a discussion among President Carter […]

In collaboration with Table of Contents 1 Background information 2 The School of Economics and Public Policy 3 About Wikigender University 4 Contributions by Srinakharinwirot University students 4.1 2014 4.2 2013 4.3 2012 5 Student author profiles 5.1 Organisation 5.2 Groups 6 See also 7 External Links Background information Srinakharinwirot University was developed from two […]