The world's women 1970-1990: Trends and statistics
- New York United Nations 1991
- xiv, 120p.
- Social Statistics and Indicators Series K No.8 .
Presents an analysis of the changes in conditions for women aimed at improving their participation in development initiatives based on country and area data assembled on indicators that capture these conditions. Each chapter begins with its main message before providing modules of text, charts and tables presenting the regional stories from different countries. It discusses women?s roles in family life, leadership and decision making, health and child bearing, education and economic life.