Women and political representation in Canada

This collection of essays explores the often antagonistic relationship between women and political life in Canada. While women make up little over half of the total population in Canada, they are in many ways conspicuous by their absence from the Canadian political scene.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Andrew, Caroline, 1942- (-), Tremblay, Manon, 1964-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ottawa [Ont.] : University of Ottawa Press 1998.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Women's studies series ; no. 2.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b37667981*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Table of Contents; Introduction; PART ONE: HOW THE STATE ORGANIZES THE INTERESTS OF WOMEN; Chapter 1: Restructuring and the Politics of Marginalization; Chapter 2: A Critical Look at State Discourse on "Violence against Women": Some Implications for Feminist Politics and Women's Citizenship; Chapter 3: Employment Equality Strategies and Their Representation in the Political Process in Canada, 1970-1994; PART TWO: STRATEGIES OF WOMEN'S ENTRY INTO POLITICS: ARE THEY STRATEGIES OF TRANSFORMATION?; Chapter 4: The Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women: Possibilities and Limitations.