Author : Wignaraja P.
Publisher: South Asian Perspectives Network Associations (SAPNA)
Place of Publish: Sri Lanka, Colombo
Year: 2002
Page Numbers: 241
Acc. No: 4673
Class No: 305.4 WIG-SL
Category: Books & Reports
Subjects: Gender and Women
Type of Resource: Monograph
Languages: English
ISBN: 0-8039-9624-1
Wignaraja addresses the issue of alleviation of women,s poverty. Women have a “double burden” to bear in terms of gender and equity; their poverty and their gender double up, rendering them in a position of great disadvantage. Wignaraja argues that the solutions to women,s poverty will come only from actions by women,s groups and by their better organisation. Their powerlessness can only be addressed through collective action. “The organisation of women around issues of common concern is a prerequisite for effective and sustainable economic and social development.” Reference: Women, Poverty and Resources by Ponna Wignaraja