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Gender and gender inequality, particularly for women in developing economies, have tended to be ignored in much of the CSR literature and practice. This is problematic, given that corporations wield significant power in developing economies, that many states are unable or unwilling to enforce respect for and promote women's human rights, and given that corporations themselves are sometimes, though not solely, responsible for the exacerbation of women's inequality. This is starting to change, albeit slowly, and there is increasing attention being paid to gender within both CSR practice and research. In this context, continued reflection on the intersection between gender equality and corporate responsibility is required.