In what ways have women contributed to development within their society and/or community?
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by Gustave Gaye
The need to include women in the local and national efforts to produce goods and services has radically changed the lives of women in northern Cameroon in both urban and rural areas over the past two decades. In northern Cameroon, despite numerous social constraints and cultural beliefs, women are playing a vital role in the local social economy.
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For Mabel Lee, women’s rights flowed out of a Christian worldview that she viewed as foundational for America’s government and the key to China’s reconstruction. With her doctorate from Columbia University in hand, Dr. Lee eagerly anticipated returning to China to use her background in economics, education and political science to support the building of the young Republic. A combination of forces, however, led her to a different decision. Instead of entering into development on the international scene, she chose to focus on the ministry at her doorsteps in Chinatown.
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Four inspiring sketches of women who have been agents for change in different parts of the world.
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