Women and political power : Europe since 1945 / Ruth Henig and Simon Henig.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henig, Ruth B. (Ruth Beatrice)

Contributor:

Henig, Simon.

Series:

Making of the contemporary world

The making of the contemporary world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Political activity--Europe.

Women.

Women--Political activity.

Europe.

Physical Description:

127 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.

Summary:

Why are there still so few women political leaders?

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 dealing with social and welfare issues.

Women and Political Power is an essential introduction to the experiences of women in politics in Europe since 1945.

Contents:

2 Slow progress, 1945-1970 10

3 Second wave feminism: the 1970s and early 1980s 23

4 Women in political parties 43

5 Women in government 55

6 Women in local government 67

7 The international context: impact of the European Union and United Nations 81

8 Electoral systems 93

9 Conclusion: do women make a difference? 101.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [110]-121) and index.

ISBN:

0415198518

0415198526

OCLC:

43913136