Arguing With the Crocodile: Gender and Class in Bangladesh by Sarah White

A respected academic study exploring the intersection of gender, class, power, and development in rural Bangladesh. Based on field research, Sarah C. White critically examines women’s work, family structures, land ownership, marriage arrangements, and the impact of international development policies.
This book is widely cited in gender studies, anthropology, sociology, and development studies and remains relevant for students, researchers, and collectors of social science literature.
Topics include:
Gender and class relations in Bangladesh
Women’s work, power, and household economy
Land ownership, sharecropping, and credit
Marriage, kinship, and social structure
Feminist and development studies perspectives

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Clean pages and solid binding. There are light, pale highlighter marks on some pages — they do not cover the text and do not interfere with reading. Light shelf wear to cover and edges consistent with age. No missing pages.