Women and Politics in the Third World provides a feminist analytical perspective on the specific forms of resistance, organisation and negotiation by women in Third World States. Using case studies, the book focuses on difference as a theoretical basis for investigating feminine political activism, arguing that Western analysts have attributed weakness to terms such as motherhood, marriage and domesticity as choices made by non-western women, they show that such strategies are used by women to pursue particular goals such as seeking resources, welfare or freedom from oppression for...
Women and Politics in the Third World provides a feminist analytical perspective on the specific forms of resistance, organisation and negoti...
Women in Politics offers inspiring profiles of women who broke through gender barriers to become successful in the political realm--not only in the United States, but around the world. Delve deep into the lives of the world's most powerful women in politics, and learn how ambition and altruism make these extraordinary women truly extraordinary leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been serving California State in the House of Representatives since 1987. Pelosi became the first woman in history to lead a major party in U.S. Congress when she was elected by her colleagues as the Democratic leader of the...
Women in Politics offers inspiring profiles of women who broke through gender barriers to become successful in the political realm--not only in the Un...
This second edition presents Clinton's self-repositioning during the 1996 election, her official role during the second term, her role during the impeachment proceedings, and the beginnings of an independent political career.
This second edition presents Clinton's self-repositioning during the 1996 election, her official role during the second term, her role during the impe...
There is a growing movement among corporations to provide family benefits in order to attract and retain women workers. This book provides an inside look at life in a major US corporation, focusing on the impact of workplace culture on the use of parental leave and those who use it.
There is a growing movement among corporations to provide family benefits in order to attract and retain women workers. This book provides an inside l...