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Gendered livelihoods encompass the material realities and ideological processes that shape and are shaped by economic strategies in diverse geographical locations. The articles in this theme issue of the journal "Gender, Place and Culture," examine women's multiple gender identities and livelihood strategies in rural and urban environments within the context of global restructuring. They reflect an in-depth understanding of gendered livelihood strategies that stem, in part, from rich fieldwork experiences in places as diverse as India, West Africa, the U.S. and South Africa. Although frameworks for livelihood analysis differ in their detail, the basic elements consider resources, strategies, and outcomes.