Title: The role of rural women in local governance : case study on socio-economic context in Bangladesh

Authors: Kabir, Shajahan and Akther, Rahima and Huo, Xuexi

Place: Belgrade

Publisher: Faculty of business economics and entrepreneurship

Year: 2012

Journal: International review / Faculty of business economics and entrepreneurship

Volume: 1-2

PAGE: 47--59

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: economic aspects, social aspects, discrimination, gender, governance, local government, women in politics, bangladesh

Abstract: The socio-economic background and causes of problems of women’s participation in local governance in Bangladesh are examined. Many female UP members had family members in politics. Most problems in performing their responsibilities as UP members are linked to male members non-cooperative attitudes.

URL: http://vspep.edu.rs/_img/downsekcija/12/09/internationalreview_1-2_2012.24_august_1.pdf#page=47

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