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In Southeast Asia, the expansion of free markets has led to high GNP per capita growth over the past few decades. But has this really brought prosperity, particularly for women? This book examines three countries -Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines - where the economic outcome of globalization for women has been very different. In Indonesia and the Philippines, World Bank and IMF strictures have had a negative impact on women. In Taiwan, however, the State has kept control of the economy and the impact of low pay has been far less harsh for women. Drawing upon state-centred theories, the author argues that limiting the role of the state, particularly with welfare state reduction, has been responsible for growing poverty, especially among women. To reverse the trend, the state has to be brought back into the economy as a major player and become responsible for providing welfare for its citizens.

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'This study by Roksana Bahramitash is an excellent introduction for those wishing to learn more about the significance of gender issues in Southeast Asian economic restructuring. The author has first-hand knowledge of the key aspects of liberalization which place stresses on women, children and men under the guise of 'globalization' in Southeast Asia. I recommend this book to academics, activists and policy-makers as a thoroughly researched and fluent analysis relevant across various fields from anthropology, economics, politics and policy studies.' - Chris Corrin, Professor of Feminist Politics, University of Glasgow '...rich empirical contribution and at times provocative analysis...As a western feminist reader committed to social justice, I enjoyed [the book]; in my view there is much here for students and mature scholars alike.' - Dawn Currie, Asian Journal of Women's Studies, 2006

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Roksana Bahramitash lectures on gender and environment at Concordia University, Montreal. She has considerable experience of counselling and advocacy work with women in Iran, which she left as a refugee in 1991 to finish her PhD in Canada.

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