Women's Participation in Development

Abstract

It is now government policy in many 3rd world countries to mobilize women to help implement development plans. This policy has met a favorable reaction from the majority of respondents, although a few groups, responding specifically to the issue of housewives working outside the home, have reacted negatively. There is no doubt that the efforts spent by the U.N.O. toward the affirmation of the Rights of Man, including sexual equality, have been largely responsible for the promotion of this policy.