Women, Power and Politics

A major new introduction to women''s political involvement and role in the liberal democratic world drawing examples from a wide range of countries. Stevens assesses women''s participation and representation in government, parliaments and at the grassroots. The cental focus throughout is on the issue of whether and how gender makes a difference.>

Sommario

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.

Info autore

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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Anne Stevens, Anne H. Stevens
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 11.09.2007
• EAN: 9780230507807
• ISBN: 978-0-230-50780-7
• Pagine: 280
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; B, Identity Politics, Political Science and International Studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Politics and Gender