Tourism: A Gender Analysis

by Vivian Kinnaird (Editor)

Examines the impact of tourism from the viewpoint of gender studies focusing on women's needs, expectations, roles and opportunities in this rapidly changing and important global industry. Begins with a broad review of the field and highlights key conceptual issues. Contains a selection of case studies ranging from sex tourism in South-East Asia and gender in tourism planning to the impact of tourism on women in traditional societies. Introduces a range of notional models for the study of these themes, together with suggestions for future research agendas.

236 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1994