The Gender of Informal Politics [electronic resource] : Russia, Iceland and Twenty-First Century Male Dominance / by Janet Elise Johnson.
Erişim Adresi
ISBN
9783319602790
Dil Kodu
İngilizce
Yazar
Basım Bildirimi
1st ed. 2018.
Yayın Bilgisi
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
Fiziksel Niteleme
XV, 195 p. 11 illus. online resource.
Dizi
Gender and Politics, 2662-5822
Özet, vb.
This book argues that the primary political obstacle holding women back in the twenty-first century is a bait and switch promising but simultaneously undercutting gender equality. Through a comparison of Russia and Iceland, the book shows how this revised form of male dominance came about, how it constrains feminisms, and how activists are beginning to fight back. It argues that while feminist movements have made it harder for most countries to maintain formal rules discriminating against women, economic liberalization strengthened male-dominated elites in informal institutions. These elites offer women prominent roles as policymakers and in non-governmental organizations, but then box them in with little room to represent women’s interests. Activists’ attempts to shame countries for ignoring problems such as violence against women result in new laws, but, lacking the necessary funding and enforcement, violence and inequality intensify. Explaining this paradox is the principal focusfor social scientists, policymakers, and activists concerned with gender equality, women's social inclusion, and human rights. .
Konu
Identity politics.
Europe __ Politics and government.
Comparative government.
Politics and Gender.
European Politics.
Comparative Politics.
Europe __ Politics and government.
Comparative government.
Politics and Gender.
European Politics.
Comparative Politics.
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