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Article Evaluation


 * While reading this entry of Gender and development I felt that many of the entries were pertinent to our topic in class. Many points talked about in our readings did come across to this wikipedia page; however, it did seem to have areas with the need of further development.
 * I also enjoyed the sub-categories of women and development and gender and development, helping shine light on both similarities and difference they have.
 * When I came on the page I noticed that the tone was flagged by wikipedia... but in my opinion it did not seem bias. More as in forth coming with information not readily spoken about.
 * Perhaps the over represented tone that might be picked up upon would be the highlighting of the women's struggle in development. As mentioned before, speaking upon a topic geared towards illustrating the struggle for women and development.
 * Sources could have been listed or included more in the overall overview of women/gender and development, Specifically in the theoretical sections which seemt o lack them compared to the rest of the categories.
 * The talk page did not seem to have much activity going on. Much of it was responses to minor edits but helped indicate that the page was apart of the Wiki Gender Studies group.

Topic Idea:

While reading chapter 2 of, ″Gender, Development, and Globalization″, I was intrigued in the section speaking upon Global Feminization of Labor. I feel that the started article of Female economic activity would be the perfect place to expand on the entry of females into the work force and the consequences they have endured since. Meaning, I would like to touch base on the "pink-collar" jobs many women would get and the discrimination, plus environment, they would face when entering the work force. Due to many women entering the work force after the de-segregation of many jobs I would explain how that boosted economies.

Bibliography:

Source 1 - A female economy: women's work in a Prairie Province, 1870-1970 by Mary Kinnear

I found this article interesting because it helps outline the women's activity in developing industries. Although, this source does mainly focus on Western industrialization societies it will help get a sense of women contribution to the economy.

Source 2 - Women in the World Economy: An INSTRAW Study by Susan Joekes

This source looks at women's activity in the economy with a global lens. Measuring the contribution of women entering the work force in developing countries but also taking a look at the unpaid labor and the role it plays on the economy. This source will help give a general overview of women in the workforce and their impact on different country's economies.

Source 3 - Feminist Economics and the Analysis of the Global Economy: The Challenge That Awaits Us by Maria Floro

I will use this source to give a great understanding of women's activity in the economy that is usually not mentioned or included in economic growth. This source will help shine light on what aspects are important in women's economic activity and which aspects still need development.