Carolyn Baylies
Encyclopedia
Carolyn Louise Baylies was an academic and activist. She was particularly active in the fields of health
and sociology
of the third world
and international development
, and especially on the gender
ed aspects of development. Baylies was particularly notable for her work on the ways in which the AIDS epidemic threatened existing social structures and food security
, a connection which she was one of the first to make.
at Berkeley
in 1969 , she completed a doctorate
on Zambia
n class
relations at the University of Wisconsin, which was awarded in 1978. Following this she took a teaching post at the University of Zambia
, during which time she also undertook research on the trade union
movement and labour policies.
In 1980 Baylies joined the School of Economic Studies at the University of Leeds
as a research fellow
studying the history of the Yorkshire Miners Association, a subject on which she published a book in 1993 entitled 'History of the Yorkshire Miners, 1881-1918'.
Her academic pursuits were valued by the University of Leeds, in 1983 she became a lecturer, in 1993, a senior lecturer, and in 2003, Reader in the sociology of developing countries. Her work at the university also included her involvement in the founding of the Centre for Development Studies of which she served as a director for two terms (1990–93, 1997–99). Baylies also helped to shape the University of Leeds' interdisciplinary Master of Arts
course in Development Studies
, expanding the capacity for postgraduate research
in the field.
Baylies was also involved in the Review of African Political Economy
, which she helped to found. She served as a member of ROAPE's editorial working group for over 20 years.
Baylies was married to fellow University of Leeds academic, Dr. Morris Szeftel
with whom she coauthored the book 'The Dynamics of the One-Party State in Zambia', published in 1984. Baylies and Szeftel had two children.
Baylies died from cancer on 1 November 2003.
Books
Chapters in edited books
Journal articles
Editorials
Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
and sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
of the third world
Third World
The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either capitalism and NATO , or communism and the Soviet Union...
and international development
International development
International development or global development is a concept that lacks a universally accepted definition, but it is most used in a holistic and multi-disciplinary context of human development — the development of greater quality of life for humans...
, and especially on the gender
Gender
Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...
ed aspects of development. Baylies was particularly notable for her work on the ways in which the AIDS epidemic threatened existing social structures and food security
Food security
Food security refers to the availability of food and one's access to it. A household is considered food-secure when its occupants do not live in hunger or fear of starvation. According to the World Resources Institute, global per capita food production has been increasing substantially for the past...
, a connection which she was one of the first to make.
Education and career
Baylies was born in Texas and grew up in California. After completing her undergraduate degree in sociologySociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
at Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
in 1969 , she completed a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
on Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
n class
Social class
Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society. Class is an essential object of analysis for sociologists, political scientists, economists, anthropologists and social historians. In the social sciences, social class is often discussed in terms of 'social stratification'...
relations at the University of Wisconsin, which was awarded in 1978. Following this she took a teaching post at the University of Zambia
University of Zambia
The University of Zambia is Zambia's largest university, founded in 1966. It has a student population of about 10,000.-Academics:The University of Zambia is divided into the following faculties:*School of Agricultural Sciences *School of Engineering...
, during which time she also undertook research on the trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
movement and labour policies.
In 1980 Baylies joined the School of Economic Studies at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
as a research fellow
Research fellow
The title of research fellow is used to denote a research position at a university or similar institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator...
studying the history of the Yorkshire Miners Association, a subject on which she published a book in 1993 entitled 'History of the Yorkshire Miners, 1881-1918'.
Her academic pursuits were valued by the University of Leeds, in 1983 she became a lecturer, in 1993, a senior lecturer, and in 2003, Reader in the sociology of developing countries. Her work at the university also included her involvement in the founding of the Centre for Development Studies of which she served as a director for two terms (1990–93, 1997–99). Baylies also helped to shape the University of Leeds' interdisciplinary Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
course in Development Studies
Development studies
Development studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social science which addresses issues of concern to developing countries. It has historically placed a particular focus on issues related to social and economic development, and its relevance may therefore extend to communities and regions...
, expanding the capacity for postgraduate research
Postgraduate research
Postgraduate research represents a formal area of study that is recognized by a university or institute of higher learning...
in the field.
Baylies was also involved in the Review of African Political Economy
Review of African political economy
The Review of African Political Economy is a refereed academic journal covering African political economy. It is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis since 1974...
, which she helped to found. She served as a member of ROAPE's editorial working group for over 20 years.
Baylies was married to fellow University of Leeds academic, Dr. Morris Szeftel
Morris Szeftel
Morris Szeftel is an academic who has worked as a professor at the University of Leeds. He is also a contributing author to the Review of African Political Economy and is an editor of the Journal of Southern African Studies...
with whom she coauthored the book 'The Dynamics of the One-Party State in Zambia', published in 1984. Baylies and Szeftel had two children.
Baylies died from cancer on 1 November 2003.
Publications
Carolyn Baylies' published work includes:Books
- Baylies, C., Gertzel, C. and Szeftel. M.Morris SzeftelMorris Szeftel is an academic who has worked as a professor at the University of Leeds. He is also a contributing author to the Review of African Political Economy and is an editor of the Journal of Southern African Studies...
1984. The Dynamics of the One-Party State in Zambia, Manchester: Manchester University PressManchester University PressManchester University Press is the university press of the University of Manchester, England and a publisher of academic books and journals. Manchester University Press has developed into an international publisher... - Baylies, C. 1993. The History of the Yorkshire Miners 1881-1918, London: RoutledgeRoutledgeRoutledge is a British publishing house which has operated under a succession of company names and latterly as an academic imprint. Its origins may be traced back to the 19th-century London bookseller George Routledge...
Chapters in edited books
- Baylies, C. 1985. 'The state and class in post-colonial Africa' in M. Zeitlin (ed.) Political Power and Social Theory, 5, Connecticut: JAI Press, 1-34
- Baylies, C. and Bujra, J. 'Discourses of power and empowerment in the fight against AIDS in Africa' in P Aggleton, P Davies and G Hart (eds.), AIDS Safety, Sexuality and Risk, London: Taylor & FrancisTaylor & FrancisTaylor & Francis Group is an international company originating in the United Kingdom which publishes books and academic journals. It is a division of Informa plc, a United Kingdom-based publisher and conference company.- Overview :...
, 140-222 - Baylies, C. 1996. 'Diversity in patterns of parenting and household formation' in E Silva (ed.), Good Enough Mothering?, London: Routledge, 119-148
- Baylies, C., Bujra, J. et al. 1997. 'Rebels at risk: young women and the shadow of AIDS' in C Becker, J-P Dozon, C Obbo and M Toure (eds.), Experiencing and Understanding AIDS in Africa, Dakar and Paris: Codesria/ Editions Karthala/ IRD, 319-341
- Baylies, C and Bujra, J. 1998. 'Solidarity and stress: gender and local mobilization in Tanzania and Zambia' in P Aggleton, G Hart & P Davies (eds.), Families and Communities responding to AIDS, London: UCL Press, 35-52
- Baylies, C and Szeftel, M. 1999 'Democratization and the 1991 elections in Zambia' in J Daniel, R Southall and M Szeftel (eds.), Voting for Democracy: Watershed Elections in Contemporary Anglophone Africa, Aldershot: Ashgate, 83-109
Journal articles
- Baylies, C. 1978. 'Zambia: Class formation and détente', Review of African Political EconomyReview of African political economyThe Review of African Political Economy is a refereed academic journal covering African political economy. It is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis since 1974...
, 9: 4-26 - Baylies, C. 1979. 'The emergence of indigenous capitalist agriculture in Zambia', Rural Africana, 4,5:65-81
- Baylies, C. 1980. 'Imperialism and settler capital: friends or foes?', Review of African Political Economy, 18:116-26
- Baylies, C. and Szeftel, M 1982 'The rise of a Zambian capitalist class in the 1970s' Journal of Southern African StudiesJournal of Southern African StudiesThe Journal of Southern African Studies is an international publication which covers research on the Southern African region, focussing on Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and occasionally also Tanzania, the Democratic Republic...
, 8,2:187-213 - Baylies, C. 1982. 'Zambia's economic reforms and their aftermath: the state and the growth of indigenous capital' Journal of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, XX,3:235-63
- Baylies, C. 1986. 'The meaning of health in Africa', Review of African Political Economy, 36:62-73
- Baylies, C. and Szeftel, M. 1992. 'The fall and rise of milti-party politics in Zambia' Review of African Political Economy, 54:75-91
- Baylies, C. and Wright, C. 1993. 'Female labour in the clothing and textile industry in Lesotho' African AffairsAfrican AffairsAfrican Affairs is a peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by Oxford University Press on behalf of the London-based Royal African Society. The journal covers any Africa-related topic: political, social, economic, environmental and historical...
, 92,369:577-591 - Baylies, C. 1995 'Political conditionality and democratisation' Review of African Political Economy, 22, 65: 321-337
- Baylies, C. and Szeftel, M. 1997. 'The 1996 Zambian elections: still awaiting democratic consolidation?' Review of African Political Economy, 24, 71: 113-128
- Baylies, C. and Bujra, J. 1997. 'Social science research on AIDS in Africa - questions of content, methodology and ethics' Review of African Political Economy, 24, 73: 280-288
- Baylies, C. 1999. 'International partnership in the fight against AIDS: addressing need and redressing injustice?' Review of African Political Economy, 26, 81: 387-394
- Baylies, C. 2000. 'The impact of HIV on family size preference in Zambia' Reproductive Health MattersReproductive Health MattersReproductive Health Matters is an independent charity which produces a twice yearly peer-reviewed journal and other publications on reproductive and sexual health and rights, and organises workshops and meetings on these issues. Aimed at an international audience, RHM's publications are available...
, 8, 15: 77-86
Editorials
- Baylies, C., Allen, C. and Szeftel M. 1982 'Surviving Democracy?' Review of Africal Political Economy, editorial, 54:3-10
- Baylies, C. and Bujra, J, 1993. 'Challenging gender inequalities in Africa' Review of African Political Economy, editorial, 56: 3-10