Gender Democracy in Trade Unions

List of contents

Lists of Figures and Tables, Acknowledgements, List of Abbreviations, 1. Introduction, 2. Making Sense of Democracy, 3. UNISON in the Making, 4. Women Gaining Access, 5. Taking Part in the Electoral Process, 6. Fair Representation and Diversity, 7. The Role of Women’s Self-Organisation, 8. Making a Difference in Local Government?, 9. Making a Difference at Regional Level?, 10. The Reshaping of Democracy?, Appendix, Bibliography

About the author

McBride, Anne

Summary

This title was first published in 2001. Detailed interviews with activists and case studies of decision-making bodies show how different membership groups exploit equal opportunities strategies to facilitate or impede women. These case studies expose the conundrum of understanding women as a differentiated but distinct membership group.

Product details

• Authors: MCBRIDE, Anne McBride, McBride Anne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781138705135
• ISBN: 978-1-138-70513-5
• No. of pages: 202
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Labor & Industrial Relations, Trade Unions, Gender studies, gender groups, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / Unions