Abstract: Just what does it take to make her story history? That is, to ensure our collective human memory reflects the perspectives of women as much as the perspectives of men, and – critically – gives weig...

Abstract: The digital revolution is transforming how humanity lives, works and relates with one another. The growth and uptake of information and communications technologies (ICTs) have the potential to impr...

Abstract: Feminists have always expected that democracy would deliver justice for women and opportunities for participation, based on the liberal commitment to the equal rights of each individual, and on the...

Abstract: The United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign has been criticised by many feminists for perpetuating patronising discourses that see girls and women in the Global North as the saviours of their counterparts in the South, while doing little to challenge underlying global inequalities. This article draws on focus group data with Girl Up club members in the UK, USA and Malawi, and explores how they are adapting the aims of the campaign to better fit their own vision of empowerment. From girls in New York attending women’s marches together to girls in a township of Lilongwe marching to their friends’ parents’ houses to demand that they send their daughters to school, the girls have shown courage and creativity, their actions rejecting discourses of empowered Northern saviours and passive Southern girls in need of rescue. This article explores the agency with which girls negotiate discourses emerging from powerful international institutions, and puts forward the argument that these girls deserve recognition as feminist activists who are adapting campaigns, such as Girl Up, in order to challenge the many and complex injustices that they face in their own communities and globally.

Abstract: Gender and Risk Taking exposes the weaknesses in academic and common sense thinking that understands women and men to have ‘fundamentally distinct natures resulting in divergent preferences and beh...

Abstract: This article argues for the need to change the ways in which anti-human trafficking (AT) non-government organisations (NGOs) and their interventions in India frame and address violence in sex work....

Abstract: Twenty-five years on from the UN Conferences in Cairo (1994) and Beijing (1995) with their radical vision of women’s rights – including sexual and reproductive rights – this article considers the c...

Abstract: However, she does not examine the historical political reasons why ‘pro-choice’ was employed as a term, rather than ‘pro-abortion’. In the eternal debate about abortion, terminology is constantly changing hands and values as different lobbies try to out-do the opposition. Thus, even if the term ‘pro-choice’ has been co-opted, the original intention of supporting the legal right to obtain an abortion is the essential goal that Erica Millar loses sight of in her differing political stands. I was waiting, in the chapter entitled ‘Happy Choices’, for Erica Millar to give us some material behind the book’s title, some important findings from sociological research with women in different countries and circumstances concerning abortion. But no. Rather, she attempts to show that even ‘happiness’ has somehow been co-opted and is used as a way to fool women that ‘the promise of happiness impels women towards marriage and motherhood’ (p. 105) and that ‘the norms of women’s happiness that circulate in the postfeminist discourses ... position a child of one’s own as the happiest object for women, particularly for pregnant women’ (p. 105). This chapter, in particular, demonstrates a singular lack of serious research and citations regarding the concept of happiness, and abounds with difficult and undefined terminology such as ‘neoliberal political rationality’ (p. 107), the ‘economy of familial happiness’ (p. 110), and ‘normative femininity’ (p. 121). The long and repetitive chapters entitled ‘Grief of Choice’ and ‘Shameful Choices’ add nothing to what is said in the introduction or earlier chapters. It is only when we get half-way through the final chapter that the positive thrust appears:

Abstract: Gender justice and women’s empowerment are both an end and a goal of sustainable development, and information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) policies and monitoring needs to be informed by this understanding. This article draws on research from Afghanistan exploring how women’s empowerment is conceptualised in relation to information and communication technologies (ICTs) currently, and how ICTs are used in processes intended to support empowerment. Our research shows that women in Afghanistan have high hopes that ICTs will be enabling and empowering. Yet the majority of women’s ICT activities do not realise that vision; with a few exceptions around women’s health, ICTs usually only enable women to meet their existing needs, and do not enable them to challenge patriarchal power relations. According to our respondents, using ICT for purposes that challenge patriarchy – e.g. using the internet to learn about rights to divorce or citizen’s rights, or sharing ‘private’ stories of ...

Abstract: Social, cultural, and institutional processes which see heterosexuality as natural and universal discriminate against individuals who differ from this norm. This article draws on interviews with le...

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include exposures such as abuse and household dysfunction. These exposures are associated with long-term sequelae and unfavorable health outcomes in adulthood. NPs working in primary care can help to reduce the impact of ACEs in adulthood by identifying individuals with these experiences and implementing trauma-informed care strategies.

Abstract: Gender-based violence (GBV), a global issue that disproportionately affects women, is especially pervasive in India and reinforced by existing gender norms. Starting late 2012, India experienced in...

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common articular disease. The condition results in bone-on-bone contact, stiffness, pain, and decreased mobility. By the year 2050, 40 million individuals will be severely disabled because of OA, and there will be over 130 million individuals suffering from OA worldwide.

Abstract: Fever is a common clinical sign encountered in hospitalized patients and often represents the cardinal sign of infectious processes. However, a number of noninfectious etiologies causing fever should be considered prior to initiating broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Reducing unnecessary antibiotic use is crucial in an era of increasing resistance.

Abstract: NPs see many medication alerts on a daily basis. The dilemma is finding a balance between having enough alerts to prevent harm and too many inappropriate alerts, causing alert fatigue. Technical and human factors affect how alerts impact NPs, and consequently, NPs should play a role in ensuring only appropriate alerts are used.

Abstract: Over New Year’s Eve in 2016, a slew of sexual assault cases against women came to light in India’s tech hub of Bengaluru. Four years prior, against the backdrop of a violent rape in the nation’s ca...

Abstract: This issue of Gender and Development focuses on young feminisms. This theme is inspired by the convergence of three key areas in the current moment. These are: increasing development sector interes...

Abstract: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare disease characterized by decline in lung function, dyspnea, and cough. The clinical course of IPF is variable and unpredictable. Early referral to specialists is key to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis. Two antifibrotic drugs (nintedanib and pirfenidone) have been approved for the treatment of IPF.

Abstract: This article shares insights from research into the economic opportunities and obstacles that Vietnamese transgender men and women face in a fast-growing economy mainly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises. The findings demonstrate that gender norms lead to economic inequality between trans men and women. They also show that small businesses and entrepreneurship play an important role in creating legitimate and satisfying employment for transgender people.

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common dysrhythmia encountered in the United States. Symptoms may be similar to those of other cardiac conditions, which can delay the timely detection, diagnosis, and management of AF. This article provides an overview of AF and modalities used in remote monitoring.

Abstract: Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be dramatic and highly passionate, and their life situations often appear chaotic and distressing. Caring for patients with BPD often causes healthcare providers (HCPs) to consider a patient to be “hard to work with” or “diffi cult to treat.” Each patient visit may present as a crisis or emergency, regardless of the reason for seeking care. Interactions can leave even the most experienced HCPs feeling mentally exhausted or overwhelmed. This brief overview addresses assessment, comorbidities, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management, and evidence-based recommendations to effectively care for patients with BPD.

Abstract: Drawing from our experience as young feminists working with an emerging feminist advocacy collective focused on addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG), our article focuses on so...

Abstract: This article draws on interviews with 17 self-identified lesbian and bisexual women living in Havana, Cuba, focusing on state support for their family relationships It examines some of the tensions and contradictions between international and national policy, and societal norms, some of which support LGBT people, and some of which do not In many ways, Cuba is progressive and has actively protected women’s rights However, non-heterosexual and gender non-conforming women appear to have been somewhat overlooked in the gains of the Revolution, as there are few specific policies protecting their rights The key policy points participants raised were the need for same-sex marriage and the lack of assisted reproduction for those in same-sex relationships Nonetheless, Cuba’s traditional non-nuclear family forms also provide some social space for LGBT parents and queer families

Abstract: Nurse practitioners working in the primary care setting will commonly see children with autism spectrum disorder. It is important for clinicians to be vigilant for subtle developmental signs that can lead to early identification and diagnosis. This article presents information on assessment, screening, the responsibilities of coordinating services, and ways to support families.

Abstract: The Kenyan Constitution states that all children have a right to education. However, over the past 15 years, girls in Kenya have been unable to exercise this right consistently – particularly at th...

Abstract: Use of electronic nicotine delivery systems is flourishing among adolescents. The long-term effects have not been fully determined; however, literature suggests there is potential for significant harm. Providers must be aware of usage trends, device safety, and product knowledge. Adolescents should be evaluated through routine screening, and cessation counseling should be initiated.

Abstract: This book, which is based on Jing Song’s doctoral dissertation, argues that in rural China, local ‘development models’ centred on industrialisation and urbanisation interact with families’ gendered...

Abstract: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection affecting many children in the United States. This seasonal virus is the leading cause of hospitalization of infants and neonates. This article reviews the current recommendations for diagnostic testing, treatment options, and prevention of RSV.