Title: Urbanization, gender and urban poverty : paid work and unpaid carework in the city

Authors: Tacoli, Cecilia

Place: London [etc.]

Publisher: International institute for environment an development (IIED) [etc.]

Year: 2012

Journal: Urbanization and emerging population issues working paper

Volume: 7

PAGE: --

Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: urban areas, poverty, informal sector, labour, gender

Abstract: This paper discusses hidden dimensions of urban poverty, and the different ways in which they impact men and women. This gender perspective supports a broader understanding of urban poverty that stretches beyond income to include domestic and care responsibilities, dependency and powerlessness.

URL: http://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/documents/publications/2012/UEPI%207%20Tacoli%20Mar%202012.pdf

Document type: Portal