ABSTRACT

Informal associations among women in developing countries constitute an important source of vitality and integrity for women. This book evaluates the impact of development programs on women’s informal associations and sharpens our understanding of them. The participation of women in development via their informal networks presents a dilemma insofar

part One

Women’s Informal Associations in Perspective

chapter 1|9 pages

Toward a Definition

chapter 2|19 pages

Women’s Informal Associations

part Two|55 pages

Dynamics of the Informal Sphere

part Three|38 pages

Linkages to the Formal Sphere

chapter 6|13 pages

Personal Connections

chapter 8|4 pages

Some Concluding Guidelines