A study of gender relations in terms of women's access to, and ownership and control of, land. It focuses on Malay women's property relations, their implications for agricultural production, and their impact on peasant women's status - espcially the very poor.
The book examines the evolving roles of women in Malaysia through three thematic sections. The first section highlights the state's influence on agricultural modernization and its effects on rural women's labor. The second delves into how technological advancements and employment trends in the industrial and digital sectors impact women. Finally, the third section connects feminist theory with the emerging Malaysian women's movement, emphasizing the significance of these theories in understanding the experiences of women in developing countries.