Thorin, Maria creator text SantiagoCL ECLAC 2001 monographic 52 p. Presents a critical survey of literature on economic globalization and gender with specific focus on Latin American and Caribbean studies. Includes topics such as the concept of globalization; gender differentiated effects of labour flexibilization and informalization; the empowerment potential of women's trade-related employment; gendered impacts of the weakening of the state under globalization; modern technologies and women; international migration and, the global sex industry and women. 9/25/02 JOY_D 01.02.01 T491