Cities, slums and gender in the global south towards a feminised urban future

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-285) and index.

Introduction: cities and slums in the global south : the importance of gender -- Analysing gender in cities of the south : introducing the "gender-urban-slum interface" -- Gendered access to land and housing in cities and slums -- Gender and services in cities and slums -- Gender and health : an urban penalty for slumdwelling women? -- Gender-based violence in cities and slums -- Gender, mobility and connectivity -- Gender and urban productivity : education, employment and entrepreneurship -- Gender, urban politics and governance -- Conclusion: creating more gender-equitable cities.