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This paper examines the role of rural women in sustainable development in Malaysia. The role will be discussed in relation to a) women’s labour force participation in agriculture development; b) women as beneficiaries of public health services; c) women in income-generating activities; and d) women in female-headed households.
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Ismail, M. (1999). The Role of Rural Women in Sustainable Development: A Malaysian Experience. In: Teherani-Krönner, P., Hoffmann-Altmann, U., Schultz, U. (eds) Frauen und nachhaltige ländliche Entwicklung. Frauen · Gesellschaft · Kritik. Centaurus Verlag & Media, Herbolzheim. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-86226-399-8_6
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