Lists and explains the necessary requirements that should be included in a women in development course. States that students should receive a strong foundation in theories in women's subordination and be able to make connections between theory and practice through reading, discussions, and writing assignments. (GG)

Many developing nations are engaged in efforts to transform the traditional agricultural sectors of their economies into modern forms that are more closely linked to the national economy and the export market. Almost universally, the traditional rights to land of the indigenous populations are ignored. The 12 essays in this book examine the…