Gender issues as a responsibility of corporations : Navigating beyond debates on CSR and business and human rights
Type
presentation
Date Issued
2013-06-20
Author(s)
Abstract
Gender and gender inequality, particularly for women in developing economies, have tended to be ignored in much of the CSR literature and practice. This is problematic, given that corporations wield significant power in developing economies, that many states are unable or unwilling to enforce respect for and promote women's human rights, and given that corporations themselves are sometimes, though not solely, responsible for the exacerbation of women's inequality. This is starting to change, albeit slowly, and there is increasing attention being paid to gender within both CSR practice and research. In this context, continued reflection on the intersection between gender equality and corporate responsibility is required.
Language
English
Keywords
CSR
gender
human rights
corporations as political actors
women's rights
gender equality
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SEPS - Global Democratic Governance
Refereed
No
Event Title
ICCSR Symposium
Event Location
Nottingham
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
224180