Women and Politics in France 1958-2000 / Edition 1

by Dr Gill Allwood, Gill Allwood, Dr Khursheed Wadia, Khursheed Wadia

Overview

An essential guide to the role of women in the political life of France under the Fifth Republic. It shows that the unique political history of France ensures that it remains an important and exceptional example of women's participation in the politics of a Western European country. Its study is essential in order to have a complete understanding of women and politics today.
This is the first English language study to capture the new enthusiasm engendered by the campaign for parity in 1992 which produced constitutional reform and a record number of deputies and ministers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415184939
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/23/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Gill Allwood, Gill Allwood, Dr Khursheed Wadia

Table of Contents

List of tables, Acknowledgements, List of acronyms and abbreviations, Introduction, 1 Women and the state, 2 Women and the political parties, 3 Women and the trade unions, 4 Electoral behaviour and attitudes, 5 Explaining women’s absence from politics, 6 Women’s political activity in the ecology movement and coordinations, 7 Feminist politics, 8 Increasing women’s political representation, 9 Parity, democracy and citizenship, Conclusion, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

Allwood (French, Nottingham Trent U.) and Wadia (European studies, U. of Wolverhampton) explore the role of women in the political life of France under the Fifth Republic, finding it to be an important and exceptional example of women's participation in the politics of a western European country. They look at women's participation in traditional and non-traditional organizations, definitions of broader political participation and the theoretical and strategic consequences of attempt to redefine it, and attempts to increase the number of women in political institutions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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