Bibliographic Details

Other Authors:	Kassof, Allen H. (Editor), Plaks, Livia 1947-2013 (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, New Jersey [United States] PER Project on Ethnic Relations 2004
Subjects:	Gender Studies Inter-Ethnic Relations Ethnic Minorities Studies
Online Access:	BSB01
Item Description:	PER has been mediating interethnic disputes in the Balkans for over a decade, working closely with political leaders. The number of women occupying senior elective positions, although still disproportionately small (except in Kosovo where a quota is mandated by the international community), is nevertheless significant and growing. Against considerable odds, a group of exceptional women politicians, many of them young, has emerged-holding forth a promise of fresh approaches within this political neighborhood. Most are well-educated and have enjoyed significant international exposure. But they face exceptional challenges. Despite the lip service to women's equality, political activities and public decision-making remain male-dominated arenas. PER does not subscribe to the cliché that women have a larger stake than men in avoiding violent conflict. Indeed, it would be naïve to suggest that women politicians automatically bring moderation to interethnic issues. Rather, the promise of women politicians lies elsewhere: their very participation introduces a new dimension-gender-to the list of variables that the political system must take into account in reckoning with constituencies
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource(1 p. 24)