The 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights expresses the credo that all human beings are created free and equal. But not until 1995 did the United Nations declare women's rights to be human rights, and bring gender issues into the global arena for the first time. The subordination of indigenous and minority women, ethnic cleansing, and the struggle for reproductive rights are some of the most pressing issues facing women worldwide. This work is a collection of essays encompassing a global perspective on women and a wide range of issues, including political and domestic violence, education, literacy, and reproductive rights.

Book Information
ISBN 9780813529837
Author Marjorie Agosin
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Rutgers University Press
Publisher Rutgers University Press