Advances in Women?s Empowerment: Critical Insight from Asia, Africa and Latin America: 29 (Advances in Gender Research)

Utilizing new and existing data, as well as theoretical and practical insights which bridge the academic and policymaking spaces, the authors frame an essential discussion about women's empowerment and public policy. Viewing SDG5 as an ethical and political responsibility, they point out the advances, scope and limitations of this ambitious goal endorsed by the international community. Each chapter contains a public policy recommendation so that readers are set to develop and act upon a key understanding of how to create change. Crucially, this volume showcases that in order to have better policies, it is necessary to evaluate achievements and failures, and understand how different strategies have had diverse impacts on women's wellbeing and empowerment.

Marta Bárbara Ochman is a Professor and Researcher at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, and member of National Research System. Her research focuses on citizen participation in public policies, civic competencies, and social cohesion.