Gender and change in developing countries
Kristi Anne Stølen, Mariken Vaa
Gender and change in developing countries
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kristi Anne Stølen, Mariken Vaa
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What happens when the lives of boys and girls change in countries far away? Imagine exploring places where new markets and ideas are reshaping families and communities. How do people adapt when traditions meet big changes?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a thoughtful collection of essays based on extensive field research in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, exploring how gender roles and social conditions evolve in developing countries. It presents complex themes appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in social studies, emphasizing real-world changes without graphic content. Parents should note it provides a nuanced, academic perspective on gender and development.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9788200213871
- Pages
- 312
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction