Epilogue

Indeed, for tens of millions of women around the world the World Bank and IMF policies have meant deprivation, uncertainty, and a never-ending struggle to survive. These policies have entailed increases in violence against women due to higher levels of frustration and stress within the family that have been caused by reduced income and intense financial pressures - a common occurrence in countries from Poland to South Africa to the Philippines. For an increasing number …

…strong corrective actions are necessary. More importantly, in order for gender equality to become a global phenomenon, feminists must adopt common or similar theories. Once there is less variance within the diverse theories and no division within feminists, then greater pressure can be applied on international organizations to monitor and implement proper policies. Lastly, these feminist organizations must learn how to work together with the international organizations in order to endorse equality in transnational politics.