138 Pages
by
Routledge
138 Pages
by
Routledge
138 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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
Biography
Simon Henig
'A useful and timely book.' - Conrad Russell, Liberal Democrat News
