THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO WOMENS RIGHTS

Book Details

• Author: Nikki van der Gaag

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2005

• ISBN: 8170339340

• Pages: 144

• Cover: Paperback

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book

At a glance, it might seem as though the fight for women's rights has been won. More women are entering the workforce, gaining access to education, and breaking barriers in politics, business, and even the military. However, beneath the surface, the reality for many women is starkly different.

In The New War on Women, Nikki van der Gaag uncovers the disturbing truths about the ongoing struggles that women face globally. While some progress has been made, women still account for a staggering 70% of the world's poor, and over half a million women die each year due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth. In every corner of the world, women face violence, sexual assault, and discrimination, often at the hands of male relatives. Adding to this is a rising religious backlash that sees women as the battleground for cultural and ideological wars.

Through vivid testimonies from courageous women and men, van der Gaag paints a powerful portrait of why women’s rights remain a crucial issue. The book presents a compelling argument for why feminism is far from obsolete, highlighting the continuing challenges that women face in their everyday lives and the need for continued action.

The book also delves into the ways women are marginalized through global consumerism, the environment, politics, and violence, and explores the double jeopardy of gender-based violence and economic injustice. Each chapter brings into sharp focus the complex realities of women’s lives, advocating for equality, education, and empowerment as critical tools for change.

This eye-opening book is a call to action for both women and men to recognize the ongoing struggles for women's rights and to join the fight for a more just and equal world.