Women, Power and Politics

ISBN-13: 9780230507807 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 280 str.

Anne Stevens

Opis

A major new introduction to women's political involvement and role in the liberal democratic world drawing examples from a wide range of countries to illustrate key common features and divergences. Anne Stevens not only assesses the extent of women's participation and representation in government, and in parliaments but also in grass roots politics. The central focus throughout is on the issue of whether and how gender makes a difference.

Spis treści

The Social and Economic Status of Women.- Women as Citizens.- Women as Voters.- The Representation of Women.- Strategies for Increasing Representation by Women.- Women and Positions of Power .- Feminism, Participation and Activism.- Do Women Make a Difference?: Political Theory and Political Practice.- Women's Policy: The Case of Equal Employment Policy.- Conclusion.

O autorze

ANNE STEVENS is Professor of European Studies, Aston University, UK.