Households headed by women are a growing presence worldwide. This is the first book to focus on their diversity and dynamics in developing countries. Set within

Vital measures to counteract this tendency include increased awareness and acceptance of multiple contemporary forms of household and family life. To this end,

"In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, and in light of socio-economic and geopolitical challenges facing governments old and new, women's rights and empowerment

The authors highlight how structural circumstances in countries with various degrees of industrialization are associated with specific policies. The analyses of

A comprehensive state-of-the-art review of gender in one of the world's most diverse and dynamic regions. The authors draw on a wide range of sources, including