"Still Counting explains why scholars and activists continue to count the number of women elected to Canada's legislatures, and demonstrates that, by any measure, women are only halfway to equal. The authors assert that an "electoral glass ceiling" is keeping women at or below th...

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Hauptverfasser:	Trimble, Linda Jean (VerfasserIn), Arscott, Jane (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Peterborough, Ont. Broadview Press 2003
Schlagworte:	Discrimination à l'égard des femmes - Canada Femmes en politique - Canada Frau Sex discrimination against women > Canada Women > Political activity > Canada Politik Kanada
Zusammenfassung:	"Still Counting explains why scholars and activists continue to count the number of women elected to Canada's legislatures, and demonstrates that, by any measure, women are only halfway to equal. The authors assert that an "electoral glass ceiling" is keeping women at or below the 25 per cent mark, restricting women to less than half of the seats that would be theirs in a democracy committed to balanced, equitable, and fair representation. Moreover, little is being done to address this ongoing democratic deficit. Despite drawbacks, such as the "revolving door" for female party leaders and continued sexism in legislatures, the authors also show how women can, and do, make a difference in politics."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:	XVI, 210 S. Ill.
ISBN:	1551113740