| 1. Title: The adverse impact of development on women. Author: Tinker I Source: In: Tinker, I. and Bramsen, M.B., eds. Women and world development. Washington, D.C., Overseas Development Council, 1976. p. 22-34 Abstract: Development planners must begin to recognize women's dual roles and stop using mythical stereotypes as a base for their development plans, if women are to ever have an equal share in economic growth. In the subsistence economy the woman is an integral part of the family economy. Development frequently infringes on her role without giving her training for something new. In Africa, probably because of the rapid deterioration of the economic position of women, an active opposition to this trend started with the formation of women's cooperatives and demands for extension of credit. Education favors men as well. As the modernization invades the traditional sphere women are at a severe handicap. Women who acquire education retain the traditional jobs of their sex. Women who were able to attain high status in emerging nations lost their status as the country grew from independence. Hostility created by separation of the sexes has resulted in greater numbers of women-headed households. In the developed modern world women continue to experience restricted economic opportunities while finding increased family obligations thrust upon them. What is needed is an adaptation of development goals to each society which will ensure benefits for women and men equally. Language: English Keywords: WOMEN'S STATUS | RELIGIOUS ASPECTS | EDUCATION | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Religion Document Number: 762982 |
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