Dionne Rosser-Mims, Troy UniversityJanet R. McNellis, Holy Family UniversityJaunita Johnson-Bailey, University of Georgia Chrys Egan, Salisbury University.

• Foreword; Judith S. White.Preface.Part I. Historical And Contemporary Frameworks.Chapter 1. Transformational Aspects of Political Leadership; Janet McNellis and Linda Haskins.Chapter 2. Barriers and Solutions to Increasing the Participation of Women in Political Decision Making: A Transatlantic Comparison; Lora Berg, Brenda Choresi Carter, Corinna Hörst, Matilda Flemming, Danielle Najjar, and Shubhangi Shukla.Chapter 3. Women and Power: Exploring the Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture; Karina Gil and Taniko King-Jordan.Chapter 4. The Significance of Health Promotions and Work-Life Balance for Women in Politics; Robin Geiger and Linda Haskins.Part II. International Perspectives Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 5. Women and Political Leadership in Africa; Nancy Annan.Chapter 6. Participation of Women In Politics and Leadership in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects; Mike Ushe.Chapter 7. Women and Political Leadership in Mali and Niger; Hassana Alidou and Aminata Maiga.Chapter 8. The Pathway to Political Leadership: Experiences of Women in Uganda; Joshua Mugambwa, Bernadette Sibetya Naggayi, and Bridget Namubiru.Chapter 9. Women With Disabilities and Political Parties in Southern Africa; Tafadzwa Rugoho, Christine Peta, and France Maphosa.Chapter 10. Australian Indigenous Women and Political Leadership; Michelle Deshong and Michelle Evans.Chapter 11. Women in Politics in Europe: From Good Intentions to Sustainable Change; Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha and Tania Latici.Chapter 12. Media Discourses of Women in Politics in Canada, 2011-2017: The Ecstasy and the Agony; Wendy Cukier, Ruby Latif, and Charity-Ann Hannan.Part III. Personal Is Political—Experiences Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 13. Utah Legislature: Sacrifice, Serendipity, and Service; Rebecca Chavez-Houck.Chapter 14. Maryland State Senate: The Oath and the Office; Mary Beth Carozza.Chapter 15. Women Mayors in U.S. Cities: Leading Authentically and Ethically; Iris DeLoach Johnson, Melissa Hawthorne, Michael Chikeleze, Melissa Johnsey Seaman, and Emmanuel Clottey.Chapter 16. A Mayor's Tool Box: Berne's Ego System, Karpman's Drama Triangle, and Assertiveness Training; Kay Barnes.Chapter 17. This Little Piggie Went to Washington: An Analysis of Joni Ernst's 2014 Campaign and the Gendered Electoral Process; Kristian Spencer and Joan L. Conners.Chapter 18. Angela Merkel: Leadership Hausfrau-Style; Matt Qvortrup.About the Authors.

Dionne Rosser-Mims, Troy UniversityJanet R. McNellis, Holy Family UniversityJaunita Johnson-Bailey, University of Georgia Chrys Egan, Salisbury University.

• Foreword; Judith S. White.Preface.Part I. Historical And Contemporary Frameworks.Chapter 1. Transformational Aspects of Political Leadership; Janet McNellis and Linda Haskins.Chapter 2. Barriers and Solutions to Increasing the Participation of Women in Political Decision Making: A Transatlantic Comparison; Lora Berg, Brenda Choresi Carter, Corinna Hörst, Matilda Flemming, Danielle Najjar, and Shubhangi Shukla.Chapter 3. Women and Power: Exploring the Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture; Karina Gil and Taniko King-Jordan.Chapter 4. The Significance of Health Promotions and Work-Life Balance for Women in Politics; Robin Geiger and Linda Haskins.Part II. International Perspectives Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 5. Women and Political Leadership in Africa; Nancy Annan.Chapter 6. Participation of Women In Politics and Leadership in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects; Mike Ushe.Chapter 7. Women and Political Leadership in Mali and Niger; Hassana Alidou and Aminata Maiga.Chapter 8. The Pathway to Political Leadership: Experiences of Women in Uganda; Joshua Mugambwa, Bernadette Sibetya Naggayi, and Bridget Namubiru.Chapter 9. Women With Disabilities and Political Parties in Southern Africa; Tafadzwa Rugoho, Christine Peta, and France Maphosa.Chapter 10. Australian Indigenous Women and Political Leadership; Michelle Deshong and Michelle Evans.Chapter 11. Women in Politics in Europe: From Good Intentions to Sustainable Change; Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha and Tania Latici.Chapter 12. Media Discourses of Women in Politics in Canada, 2011-2017: The Ecstasy and the Agony; Wendy Cukier, Ruby Latif, and Charity-Ann Hannan.Part III. Personal Is Political—Experiences Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 13. Utah Legislature: Sacrifice, Serendipity, and Service; Rebecca Chavez-Houck.Chapter 14. Maryland State Senate: The Oath and the Office; Mary Beth Carozza.Chapter 15. Women Mayors in U.S. Cities: Leading Authentically and Ethically; Iris DeLoach Johnson, Melissa Hawthorne, Michael Chikeleze, Melissa Johnsey Seaman, and Emmanuel Clottey.Chapter 16. A Mayor's Tool Box: Berne's Ego System, Karpman's Drama Triangle, and Assertiveness Training; Kay Barnes.Chapter 17. This Little Piggie Went to Washington: An Analysis of Joni Ernst's 2014 Campaign and the Gendered Electoral Process; Kristian Spencer and Joan L. Conners.Chapter 18. Angela Merkel: Leadership Hausfrau-Style; Matt Qvortrup.About the Authors.

Dionne Rosser-Mims, Troy UniversityJanet R. McNellis, Holy Family UniversityJaunita Johnson-Bailey, University of Georgia Chrys Egan, Salisbury University.

• Foreword; Judith S. White.Preface.Part I. Historical And Contemporary Frameworks.Chapter 1. Transformational Aspects of Political Leadership; Janet McNellis and Linda Haskins.Chapter 2. Barriers and Solutions to Increasing the Participation of Women in Political Decision Making: A Transatlantic Comparison; Lora Berg, Brenda Choresi Carter, Corinna Hörst, Matilda Flemming, Danielle Najjar, and Shubhangi Shukla.Chapter 3. Women and Power: Exploring the Intersections of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture; Karina Gil and Taniko King-Jordan.Chapter 4. The Significance of Health Promotions and Work-Life Balance for Women in Politics; Robin Geiger and Linda Haskins.Part II. International Perspectives Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 5. Women and Political Leadership in Africa; Nancy Annan.Chapter 6. Participation of Women In Politics and Leadership in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects; Mike Ushe.Chapter 7. Women and Political Leadership in Mali and Niger; Hassana Alidou and Aminata Maiga.Chapter 8. The Pathway to Political Leadership: Experiences of Women in Uganda; Joshua Mugambwa, Bernadette Sibetya Naggayi, and Bridget Namubiru.Chapter 9. Women With Disabilities and Political Parties in Southern Africa; Tafadzwa Rugoho, Christine Peta, and France Maphosa.Chapter 10. Australian Indigenous Women and Political Leadership; Michelle Deshong and Michelle Evans.Chapter 11. Women in Politics in Europe: From Good Intentions to Sustainable Change; Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha and Tania Latici.Chapter 12. Media Discourses of Women in Politics in Canada, 2011-2017: The Ecstasy and the Agony; Wendy Cukier, Ruby Latif, and Charity-Ann Hannan.Part III. Personal Is Political—Experiences Of Women Political Leaders.Chapter 13. Utah Legislature: Sacrifice, Serendipity, and Service; Rebecca Chavez-Houck.Chapter 14. Maryland State Senate: The Oath and the Office; Mary Beth Carozza.Chapter 15. Women Mayors in U.S. Cities: Leading Authentically and Ethically; Iris DeLoach Johnson, Melissa Hawthorne, Michael Chikeleze, Melissa Johnsey Seaman, and Emmanuel Clottey.Chapter 16. A Mayor's Tool Box: Berne's Ego System, Karpman's Drama Triangle, and Assertiveness Training; Kay Barnes.Chapter 17. This Little Piggie Went to Washington: An Analysis of Joni Ernst's 2014 Campaign and the Gendered Electoral Process; Kristian Spencer and Joan L. Conners.Chapter 18. Angela Merkel: Leadership Hausfrau-Style; Matt Qvortrup.About the Authors.