Gender and resilience in the city : infrastructures, aspirations, and slow violence in Nepal / Hanna Ruszczyk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruszczyk, Hanna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Smart cities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Rugby, England : Practical Action Publishing Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

This book by Dr. Hanna A Ruszczyk investigates the interplay of gender and resilience in Bharatpur, a rapidly urbanizing city in Nepal. Spanning the years 2014 to 2019, it examines the evolving urban landscape where traditional rural practices blend with new urban opportunities. The book highlights gender dynamics, focusing on mothers' groups and neighborhood groups as they navigate resilience and aspirations amidst systemic patriarchal constraints. It further explores the roles of local authorities, international development projects, and residents in shaping urban development. The work calls for a feminist perspective in understanding urbanization and development, offering critical insights for researchers, students, and policymakers interested in global urbanism and community resilience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Dedication Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

About the author

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of figures and tables

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The overlooked city, power, and aspirations

2. Nepal and Bharatpur

3. Gendered community resilience and slow violence

4. Gendered aspirations and reworking

5. From community resilience to we-ness

6. Letters

Conclusion

Glossary

Appendix 1. Methodology and description of fieldwork

Appendix 2. Nepal in transition

Appendix 3. Sources of inspiration

References

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Ruszczyk, Hanna Gender and Resilience in the City

ISBN:

9781788532136

1788532139

OCLC:

1401055789