Piloting a Community-Based Male Participation Program for Gender and Development

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It has long been recognized that men and women equally share the burden of productive and reproductive roles (CEDAW 1979; ICPD 1994). However, programmed efforts for gender equity have overwhelmingly focused on protecting and empowering women and their children. Women groups drew strength and justification from these international declarations such that, in many countries, gender work came to be synonymous with women’s rights works.

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Source JournalTambara
Journal VolumeTambara Vol.26
AuthorsGail Tan Ilagan
Page Count18
Place of PublicationDavao City
Original Publication DateDecember 1, 2009
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