Women and Politics in a Global World

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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The only global, comparative text on women in politics, Women and Politics in a Global World, Second Edition, is a thorough examination of the impact of women on politics—and the impact of politics on women. Whereas most texts on this topic assume an American perspective, this unique text takes a cross-national, comparative approach to women and politics. Sarah L. Henderson and Alana S. Jeydel carefully consider women's participation in institutionalizedpolitics, social protest, and nationalist, fundamentalist, and revolutionary movements. To help break down the material and make it more accessible to students, the authors unify discussions of women's issues around four core areas:* The assurance of women's safety and autonomy* Reproductive rights and health care for mothers and children * Equal access to employment and public resources including education, social services, and economic benefits* Women's access to political institutions and positions of authorityThey also explore women's rights in the broader context of international human rights and address issues confronting women in the world community, including economic development, war, and international law. In addition, the authors address the global explosion of women's activism in the post-World War II era. They illustrate the ways in which women are standing up not only for themselves but for other disempowered groups on behalf of equality, liberation, and better living conditions.Designed for courses in women and politics, Women and Politics in a Global World, Second Edition, is also an ideal supplement for women's studies and comparative politics courses.NEW TO THIS EDITION* Updates all data to reflect recent global issues and new political developments * Expands coverage of women's issues within Part III, featuring topics of high student interest * Integrates new discussions of many women's issues, including international trafficking, the increasing incidence of female soldiers in civil conflicts, the reintegration of child soldiers after war, global migration, and the impact of structural adjustment policies on women's access to education* Adds "Feature" boxes with profiles of individuals and organizations that have influenced women's issues * Provides new end-of-chapter "For More Information" sections listing resources for further learning (relevant books, memoirs, diaries, and websites)

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Utgivningsdatum2010-02-11
Mått156 x 235 x 22 mm
Vikt597 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Upplaga2
FörlagOxford University Press Inc
ISBN9780195388077

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Each Chapter ends with a Conclusion and Notes Preface PART I: WOMEN IMPACTING POLITICS 1. Women and Institutional PoliticsWomen and Voting The Expansion of Suffrage Women's Political Participation Paths and Barriers to Political Office The Impact of Female Legislators, Bureaucrats, and Executives Women in Legislatures, Parliaments, and Cabinets Women as Executives Advancing Women's Equality 2. Women and Noninstitutional PoliticsDefining Social Movements, Interest Groups, and Women's Movements Why Do Women's Movements and Organizations Form? Why Do Women Join Women's Movements and Organizations? Strategies and Tactics The Impact of Women's Movements The Rise of Extremist Nationalist and Religious Fundamentalist Movements 3. Women and Revolutionary MovementsDefining Revolutions Why Do Women Join Revolutionary Movements? Marxist Revolutionary Movements Liberal/Democratization Movements Religious Fundamentalist Movements Revolutionary Strategies and Tactics The Revolution's Impact on Women Political Impact Economic Impact Social Impact PART II: GENDERING PUBLIC POLICY 4. Women and Employment The Debate over Equal Employment Policies Policy Areas Equal Pay Equality in Hiring, Promotion, and Firing Sexual Harassment Retirement Income Advancing Women's Equality 5. Women, Work, and Family The Debate over Reconciliation Policies Policy Areas Maternity, Parental, Paternity, and Family Leaves Family Allowances Early Childhood Education and Care Advancing Women's Equality 6. Abortion Politics The Debate over Abortion Ireland The United States The Netherlands General Themes Advancing Women's Equality PART III: PARTICIPATION AND PROTEST IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY 7. Gender, Development, and International Organizations The Evolution of Gender Equality in Theory and Practice Measuring Gender EqualityInternational Development: Designing Policy to Promote Gender EqualityInternational Norms and Law Designing Policy: Development Conferences, Programs, and Research 8. Women and the Global Economy Women and Work Globalization Women in the Global Assembly Line Women and MigrationRural Women, the Environment, and Sustainable DevelopmentWomen and Economic Crisis Advancing Women's Equality 9. Women and Health The Status of Women's Health Women and Reproductive Health The Problem of Boy Preference Women and HIV Advancing Women's Equality 10. Women and Education The Status of Women and Education Advancing Women's Equality 11. Women and Sexual Violence During War The Intent of Sexual Violence Incidents of Sexual Violence The Former Yugoslavia The Congo Sierra Leone Tanzania The Impact of Sexual Violence on Women Addressing Sexual Violence Against Women Women as Combatants What Happens to the Boys? 12. Women and Physical Autonomy Female Genital Cutting Virginity Tests Women's Bodies as Whipping Posts Addressing Women's Physical Autonomy NotesBibliography Index