Key themes in her work:
* Gender and development: Honohan has explored the intersection of gender and development, particularly in the context of women's economic empowerment and their role in sustainable development.
* Social work and social justice: She has extensively researched the role of social work in promoting social justice, addressing poverty and inequality, and strengthening community resilience.
* International development: Honohan has analyzed the complexities of international development, focusing on the effectiveness of aid, the challenges of poverty reduction, and the importance of participatory approaches.
* Migration and displacement: Her work has also delved into the social and economic consequences of migration and displacement, especially for women and children.
Notable publications:
* Women and Development in the Third World: A Critical Perspective (1988): A seminal work that challenges traditional development paradigms and highlights the importance of gender equality in development.
* Social Work, Development and Social Justice: Critical Perspectives on a Global Agenda (2004): A comprehensive analysis of the role of social work in promoting social justice and development.
* The Politics of Development and the Development of Social Work: Towards a Radical Social Work (1994): Explores the historical and political context of social work, advocating for a more radical and transformative approach to social justice.
* The Anthropology of Development: Challenges and Transformations (2014): A compilation of essays that examine the complex relationship between anthropology and development, exploring the challenges and transformations in the field.
Other publications:
Honohan has also published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes on a wide range of topics, including:
* Gender and social work
* Women's economic empowerment
* Microfinance
* Poverty reduction
* HIV/AIDS
* Child welfare
* Human rights
* Globalization and development
Her research and publications have been influential in shaping the fields of social work, development studies, and gender studies. She is considered a leading scholar in her field, known for her insightful analysis, her commitment to social justice, and her contributions to the understanding of the interconnectedness of social, economic, and political issues in the context of development.