Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945
The advance of women through the political system has been one of the most significant developments of the second half of the twentieth century. For the first time we have seen women Prime Ministers and Presidents in Europe.
Women and Political Power examines the extent of progress women have made in ten western European countries, and looks at the factors which have helped, or hindered, their greater involvement in the political process. This book not only explores fascinating contrasts between northern and southern European countries, it also reveals the strong similarities in all countries. It highlights, in particular, the continuing absence of women from leadership positions, and the concentration of women on committees dealing with social and welfare issues.
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Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945
The advance of women through the political system has been one of the most significant developments of the second half of the twentieth century. For the first time we have seen women Prime Ministers and Presidents in Europe.
Women and Political Power examines the extent of progress women have made in ten western European countries, and looks at the factors which have helped, or hindered, their greater involvement in the political process. This book not only explores fascinating contrasts between northern and southern European countries, it also reveals the strong similarities in all countries. It highlights, in particular, the continuing absence of women from leadership positions, and the concentration of women on committees dealing with social and welfare issues.
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Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945

Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945

by Simon Henig
Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945

Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945

by Simon Henig

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The advance of women through the political system has been one of the most significant developments of the second half of the twentieth century. For the first time we have seen women Prime Ministers and Presidents in Europe.
Women and Political Power examines the extent of progress women have made in ten western European countries, and looks at the factors which have helped, or hindered, their greater involvement in the political process. This book not only explores fascinating contrasts between northern and southern European countries, it also reveals the strong similarities in all countries. It highlights, in particular, the continuing absence of women from leadership positions, and the concentration of women on committees dealing with social and welfare issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415198523
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 10/26/2000
Series: The Making of the Contemporary World
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 138
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Slow Progress, 1945–1970 3. Second Wave Feminism – the 1970's and early 1980's 4. Women and Political Parties 5. Women in Government 6. Women in Local Government 7. The International Context: Impact of the European Union and United Nations 8. Electoral Systems 9. Conclusion: Do Women Make a Difference? 10. Guide to Further Reading
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