Towards Justice and Prosperity in South Asia – Gender and Justice The Myth, The Realities and The Forward Looking Areas 1

'Gender justice' does not mean equity for only girls or women, it has to enshrine the spirit of equality for all sexes including the transgender population. Our sub-region has shown many ways out, many pioneering ventures in promoting human potential development over the years. With strong...

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Published inJournal of Governance & Public Policy Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 59 - 105
Main Author Choudhury, Rasheda K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hyderabad Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) 01.07.2018
Subjects
Commitment
Culture
Economic growth
Equal rights
Equality
Fairness
Gender
Human rights
Justice
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Norms
Population
Power
Sen, Amartya
Tagore, Rabindranath (1861-1941)
Transgender persons
Women
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Pakistan
India
South Asia
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Summary:'Gender justice' does not mean equity for only girls or women, it has to enshrine the spirit of equality for all sexes including the transgender population. Our sub-region has shown many ways out, many pioneering ventures in promoting human potential development over the years. With strong political commitment, appropriate strategies, meaningful partnership and adequate resources it can definitely provide ways and means of ensuring gender justice at least in our own region.