Gender Diversity in Government

by Avery Elizabeth Hurt (Editor)

Overview

Opening the door to women for leadership positions in government and public institutions is critical in achieving fair and balanced policies. Yet only ten of the world's nations are led by democratically elected women. The United States ranks a shocking 100th in terms of women's representation in legislatures or parliaments. The viewpoints in this valuable resource examine the state of gender diversity in governments around the world, what factors are impeding a greater balance in diversity, the negative effects of this imbalance, and how more women can become involved in representation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534505575
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Global Viewpoints Series
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Lexile:	1330L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 Gender Diversity in Governments Around the World

1 In Africa, Women Face Many Obstacles in the Battle for Equality Gumisai Mutume 19

2 In Latin America, Activists Say Bringing More Women to the Open Government Movement Will Advance the Cause of All Women Yamila García Veronica Alvarez 30

3 In Rwanda, Women Receive Mixed Messages About Leadership Gregory Warner 36

4 In Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Women See Representation in Government and Violence at Home Jessalyn Allen 46

5 Throughout the West, the Future of Work Requires Diversity and Inclusion David Cruickshank 56

6 In Europe and the United States, LGBT Candidates Are Winning Elections Annalisa Merelli 61

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 67

Chapter 2 Causes and Effects of Gender Diversity

1 The Most Common Excuses for Not Having Enough Women Leaders Are Myths Kim Azzarelli Deanna Bass 69

2 Religious Messages Can Influence Support of Gender Equality in Nations Around the World: Baha'i International Community 73

3 In the United States, Double Standards and a Unique Political System Stand in the Way of Gender Parity in Leadership Laura Liswood 79

4 In the United States, Gender Diversity in the Government Is Growing from the Bottom Up Danielle Kurtzleben 84

5 In India, Women Leaders Come from Political Dynasties, but That May Be Changing: Successful Lady 91

6 In Asia, Gender Stereotyping Actually Helps Some Women Get Elected Mark R. Thompson 100

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 104

Chapter 3 Sexism and Gender Diversity in Government

1 In the United States, Systemic Gender Discrimination Stands in the Way of Electing a Female President Rice University 106

2 In Australia, Sexism in Politics Could Make Women Hesitant to Run for Office Avery Poole 112

3 In the United States, Women Candidates Often Struggle to Win Over Female Voters Peggy Drexler 117

4 In the United States, Views About Women in Politics Depend on Gender D'Vera Cohn Gretchen Livingston 122

5 In the United States, Implicit Sexism Affected the Presidential Election Daniel Bush 127

6 In the United Kingdom, Female Politicians Face Violence, Not Just Insults Mono Lena Krook 136

7 In Latin America, the Media Encourages Sexist Portrayals of Women Leaders Raiesa Frazer 143

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 155

Chapter 4 Looking Ahead

1 In the United Kingdom, Quotas Are Needed to Get Women into Politics Alexandra Topping Jessica Elgot 158

2 In Spain, a Majority-Female Cabinet Bodes Well for the Future of Gender-Equal Governments Around the World Susan Franceschet Karen Beckwith 164

3 Democracy Requires That Women Take Part in Making Laws Michelle Bachelet 169

4 In Europe, Gender Equality Is Necessary for Modern Democracy to Survive: European Women's Lobby 175

5 In Rwanda, Widows Take Power After Genocide Chris McGreal 182

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 187

For Further Discussion 188

Organizations to Contact 190

Bibliography of Books 195

Index 197