Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
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From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn comes a powerful exploration of one of humanity's most pressing challenges: the systematic oppression of women and girls in the developing world. Through intimate, unforgettable stories—from a Cambodian teenager escaping sex slavery to an Ethiopian woman becoming a surgeon—the authors reveal how targeted support and opportunity can transform individual lives and entire communities. Kristof and WuDunn demonstrate that empowering women is not merely a moral imperative but an economic necessity, showing how countries that have invested in female education and participation have achieved unprecedented prosperity. This urgent, deeply felt work combines rigorous reporting with inspiring examples of change, making a compelling case that unleashing women's potential is the most effective strategy for fighting global poverty. Essential reading for anyone committed to understanding and addressing the world's most critical human rights issues.
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paperback
Knopf
Published Sep 8, 2009
321 pages
ISBN: 9780307267146
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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