International Perspectives On Gender and Democratisation / Edition 1

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Overview

International Perspectives on Gender and Democratization brings together the experience of women's democratic movements in different countries and regions, North and South, and assesses how different discourses of democracy have been used by women's groups to assert women's rights. Sensitive to particular histories, ideologies, and cultural contexts, the contributors assess the strengths and the problems facing women's democratic movements as they consolidate their gains and face new challenges.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312232108
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	09/02/2000
Series:	Women's Studies at York Series
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	207
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Shirin M. Rai is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Women's Studies at the University of Warwick.

Table of Contents

International Perspectives on Gender and Democratization--Shirin M. Rai
• Part I: Women's Movements, Women's Rights
• Gender and Human Rights in Guatemala and Mexico--Cathy Blacklock & Laura MacDonald
• Law, Islamism and the Women's Movement in Pakistan--Shaheen Sardar Ali
• Democrats without Democracy--Azza Karam
• Civil Society, Citizenship and Women's Rights in Botswana--Onalena Selolwane
• Part II: Citizenships and Entitlements
• Gender and Citizenship in the Context of Democratization and Economic Reform in East Central Europe--Barbara Einhorn
• Gender, Class and Political Power in Britain--Joanna Liddle & Elisabeth Michielsens
• Democratizing the Parliament--Shirin M. Rai & Kumud Sharma
• Institutionalizing Change--Lindiwe Zulu
• The Fragility of Democratic Reform--Carol Johnson

Editorial Reviews

Four main themes are examined in the 10 essays by scholars of politics and gender studies: the participation of women in political movements; the importance of women's participation in processes of constitutional and legal institutional design; institutional practice at national and international levels; and the need for constant vigilance in any engagement with any processes of democratization initiated and dominated by the state. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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