Women and Politics in a Global World: Participation and Protest
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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 institutionalized politics, 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)
Preface IXAcknowledgments XViiPart I Women Impacting Politics 11 Women and Institutional Politics 5Women and Voting 7The Expansion of Suffrage 7Women's Political Participation 9Paths and Barriers to Political Office 12The Impact of Female Legislators, Bureaucrats, and Executives 22Women in Legislatures, Parliaments, and Cabinets 22Women as Executives 31Advancing Women's Equality 33Conclusion 35For More Information 362 Women and Noninstitutional Politics 37Defining Social Movements, Interest Groups, and Women's Movements 39Why Do Women's Movements and Organizations Form? 41Why Do Women Join Women's Movements and Organizations? 44Strategies and Tactics 47The Impact of Women's Movements 53The Rise of Extremist Nationalist and Religious Fundamentalist Movements 56Conclusion 61For More Information 633 Women and Revolutionary Movements 65Defining Revolutions 66Why Do Women Join Revolutionary Movements? 72Marxist Revolutionary Movements 73Liberal/Democratization Movements 76Religious Fundamentalist Movements 79Revolutionary Strategies and Tactics 83The Revolution's Impact on Women 87Political Impact 87Economic Impact 90Social Impact 91Conclusion 96For More Information 97Part II Gendering Public Policy 994 Women and Employment 103The Debate over Equal Employment Policies 105Policy Areas 108Equal Pay 110Equality in Hiring, Promotion, and Firing 117Sexual Harassment 124Retirement Income 130Advancing Women's Equality 132Conclusion 134For More Information 1355 Women, Work, and Family 136The Debate over Reconciliation Policies 138Policy Areas141Maternity, Parental, Paternity, and Family Leaves 144Family Allowances 149Early Childhood Education and Care 158Advancing Women's Equality 170Conclusion 172For More Information 1736 Abortion Politics 174The Debate over Abortion 176Ireland 182The United States 189The Netherlands 197General Themes 200Advancing Women's Equality 203Conclusion 204For More Information 205Part III Participation and Protest in the Global Community 2077 Gender, Development, and International Organizations 213The Evolution of Gender Equality in Theory and Practice 215Measuring Gender Equality 217International Development: Designing Policy to Promote Gender Equality 221International Norms and Law 227Conclusion 232For More Information 2348 Women and the Global Economy 235Women and Work 237Globalization 242Women in the Global Assembly Line 244Women and Migration 247Rural Women, the Environment, and Sustainable Development 254Women and Economic Crisis 259Advancing Women's Equality 260Conclusion 264For More Information 2659 Women and Health 266The Status of Women's Health 267Women and Reproductive Health 269The Problem of Boy Preference 273Women and HIV 277Advancing Women's Equality 279Conclusion 286For More Information 28710 Women and Education 288The Status of Women and Education 288Advancing Women's Equality 294Conclusion 301For More Information 30211 Women and Sexual Violence During War 303The Intent of Sexual Violence 304Incidents of Sexual Violence 306The Former Yugoslavia 306The Congo 307Sierra Leone 309Tanzania 310The Impact of Sexual Violence on Women 312Addressing Sexual Violence Against Women 313Women as Combatants 315What Happens to the Boys? 316Conclusion 319For More Information 32012 Women and Physical Autonomy 322Female Genital Cutting 323Virginity Tests 326Women's Bodies as Whipping Posts 328Addressing Women's Physical Autonomy 333Conclusion 335For More Information 335Notes 337Bibliography 377Index 401
