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Microfinance And Its Discontents: Women In Debt In Bangladesh
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In 2006 The Grameen Bank Of Bangladesh Won The Nobel Peace Prize For Its Innovative Microfinancing Operations. This Pathbreaking Study Of Gender, Grassroots Globalization, And Neoliberalism In Bangladesh Looks Critically At The Grameen Bank And Three Of The Leading Ngos In The Country. Amid Euphoria Over The Benefits Of Microfinance, Lamia Karim Offers A Timely And Sobering Perspective On The Practical, And Possibly Detrimental, Realities For Poor Women Inducted Into Microfinance Operations.In A Series Of Ethnographic Cases, Karim Shows How Ngos Use Social Codes Of Honor And Shame To Shape The Conduct Of Women And To Further An Agenda Of Capitalist Expansion. These Unwritten Policies Subordinate Poor Women To Multiple Levels Of Debt That Often Lead To Increased Violence At The Household And Community Levels, Thereby Weakening Womens Ability To Resist The Onslaught Of Market Forces.A Compelling Critique Of The Relationship Between Powerful Ngos And The Financially Strapped Women Beholden To Them For Capital, This Book Cautions Us To Be Vigilant About The Social Realities Within Which Women And Loans Circulaterealities That Often Have Adverse Effects On The Lives Of The Very Women These Operations Are Meant To Help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Microfinance and Its Discontents'? A: 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' critically examines the microcredit system in Bangladesh, emphasizing its impact on women and exploring the relationship between NGOs and impoverished women.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' is Lamia Karim.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' is a feminist critique and an ethnographic study analyzing the effects of microfinance on women in Bangladesh.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' was published on March 7, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' contains 296 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Microfinance and Its Discontents' is categorized under Economic Conditions.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include gender dynamics, grassroots globalization, neoliberalism, and the adverse effects of microfinance on women's lives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to gender studies, economics, and social sciences.