Women, Children and Social Transformation in Myanmar
This book explores the need for deep-seated social change in Myanmar if the country’s democratic transition and peace process is to deliver tangible benefits for those that have long faced profound vulnerability and marginalisation. Drawing on detailed ca
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Makiko Takeda
Women, Children and Social Transformation in Myanmar
Makiko Takeda
Women, Children and Social Transformation in Myanmar
Makiko Takeda Aichi Gakuin University Nisshin, Japan
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To those who are working on transformations of all kinds to make societies freer, communities more prosperous and individuals more empowered. Dedicating this work to the young and old women and children including students, who belong to all ethnic nationalities, believe in different religions and follow the chosen political ideologies and cultural practices in respecting their own values and safeguarding their identities to democratise the nation toward a genuine development benefitting all citizens. May your pursuit of just rights and good opportunities toward building an equal, stable and peaceful environment in Myanmar through her successful democratic transition prevail and never cease. —Makiko Takeda September 2019
Foreword
by
Dr. Patrick Meehan
This book draws attention to the need for deep-seated social change in Myanmar if the country’s democratic transition and peace process are to deliver tangible benefits for those that have long faced profound vulnerability and marginalisation. Drawing upon detailed case studies, the author showcases a range of initiatives taking place in Myanmar aimed at strengthening women’s and children’s rights, improving education provision, and promoting respect for ethni
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