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Institutions and Women's Empowerment in Kenya

In: Institutions And Gender Empowerment In The Global Economy

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  • Tabitha W. Kiriti-Nganga

    (School of Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa)

Abstract

The following sections are included:IntroductionWomen's Contribution to Kenya's Economic and Social DevelopmentTo Cope with VulnerabilityGender Empowerment: Discrimination against Women in KenyaSecond-class citizensCitizenshipWomen's Bargaining Power in the Household EconomyThe Institution of Marriage and DowryWomen's Reproductive DecisionEducation, Health, and EmploymentEducationHealthEmploymentOwnership of PropertyTechnological Development, Transfer, and AdoptionViolence Against WomenWomen's Participation in Political GovernanceThe Demise of Neoclassical State and Women's EmpowermentThe new institutional economics and gender empowermentInstitutional Non-Compliance and Women's Deprivation ScoresPolicies and Programs for Women Empowerment in KenyaSummary, Conclusions, and Policy RecommendationsReferences

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  • Tabitha W. Kiriti-Nganga, 2008. "Institutions and Women's Empowerment in Kenya," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Kartik Roy & Hans Blomqvist & Cal Clark (ed.), Institutions And Gender Empowerment In The Global Economy, chapter 7, pages 151-192, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789812798084_0007
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