Women and Politics in a Global World

by Henderson, Sarah; Jeydel, Alana

• ISBN13: 9780195388077
• ISBN10: 0195388070
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-17
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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 authority They 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)

Author Biography

Sarah L. Henderson is Associate Professor of Political Science at Oregon State University.
Alana S. Jeydel is Assistant Professor of Political Science at American River College.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. IX
Acknowledgments	p. XVii
Women Impacting Politics	p. 1
Women and Institutional Politics	p. 5
Women and Voting	p. 7
The Expansion of Suffrage	p. 7
Women's Political Participation	p. 9
Paths and Barriers to Political Office	p. 12
The Impact of Female Legislators, Bureaucrats, and Executives	p. 22
Women in Legislatures, Parliaments, and Cabinets	p. 22
Women as Executives	p. 31
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 33
Conclusion	p. 35
For More Information	p. 36
Women and Noninstitutional Politics	p. 37
Defining Social Movements, Interest Groups, and Women's Movements	p. 39
Why Do Women's Movements and Organizations Form?	p. 41
Why Do Women Join Women's Movements and Organizations?	p. 44
Strategies and Tactics	p. 47
The Impact of Women's Movements	p. 53
The Rise of Extremist Nationalist and Religious Fundamentalist Movements	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 61
For More Information	p. 63
Women and Revolutionary Movements	p. 65
Defining Revolutions	p. 66
Why Do Women Join Revolutionary Movements?	p. 72
Marxist Revolutionary Movements	p. 73
Liberal/Democratization Movements	p. 76
Religious Fundamentalist Movements	p. 79
Revolutionary Strategies and Tactics	p. 83
The Revolution's Impact on Women	p. 87
Political Impact	p. 87
Economic Impact	p. 90
Social Impact	p. 91
Conclusion	p. 96
For More Information	p. 97
Gendering Public Policy	p. 99
Women and Employment	p. 103
The Debate over Equal Employment Policies	p. 105
Policy Areas	p. 108
Equal Pay	p. 110
Equality in Hiring, Promotion, and Firing	p. 117
Sexual Harassment	p. 124
Retirement Income	p. 130
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 132
Conclusion	p. 134
For More Information	p. 135
Women, Work, and Family	p. 136
The Debate over Reconciliation Policies	p. 138
Policy Areas	p. 141
Maternity, Parental, Paternity, and Family Leaves	p. 144
Family Allowances	p. 149
Early Childhood Education and Care	p. 158
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 170
Conclusion	p. 172
For More Information	p. 173
Abortion Politics	p. 174
The Debate over Abortion	p. 176
Ireland	p. 182
The United States	p. 189
The Netherlands	p. 197
General Themes	p. 200
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 203
Conclusion	p. 204
For More Information	p. 205
Participation and Protest in the Global Community	p. 207
Gender, Development, and International Organizations	p. 213
The Evolution of Gender Equality in Theory and Practice	p. 215
Measuring Gender Equality	p. 217
International Development: Designing Policy to Promote Gender Equality	p. 221
International Norms and Law	p. 227
Conclusion	p. 232
For More Information	p. 234
Women and the Global Economy	p. 235
Women and Work	p. 237
Globalization	p. 242
Women in the Global Assembly Line	p. 244
Women and Migration	p. 247
Rural Women, the Environment, and Sustainable Development	p. 254
Women and Economic Crisis	p. 259
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 260
Conclusion	p. 264
For More Information	p. 265
Women and Health	p. 266
The Status of Women's Health	p. 267
Women and Reproductive Health	p. 269
The Problem of Boy Preference	p. 273
Women and HIV	p. 277
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 279
Conclusion	p. 286
For More Information	p. 287
Women and Education	p. 288
The Status of Women and Education	p. 288
Advancing Women's Equality	p. 294
Conclusion	p. 301
For More Information	p. 302
Women and Sexual Violence During War	p. 303
The Intent of Sexual Violence	p. 304
Incidents of Sexual Violence	p. 306
The Former Yugoslavia	p. 306
The Congo	p. 307
Sierra Leone	p. 309
Tanzania	p. 310
The Impact of Sexual Violence on Women	p. 312
Addressing Sexual Violence Against Women	p. 313
Women as Combatants	p. 315
What Happens to the Boys?	p. 316
Conclusion	p. 319
For More Information	p. 320
Women and Physical Autonomy	p. 322
Female Genital Cutting	p. 323
Virginity Tests	p. 326
Women's Bodies as Whipping Posts	p. 328
Addressing Women's Physical Autonomy	p. 333
Conclusion	p. 335
For More Information	p. 335
Notes	p. 337
Bibliography	p. 377
Index	p. 401
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