Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-157) and index.
Contents:
Explaining women's representation : quotas, proportional representation and political will -- Post-conflict representation and impact -- Impact : strategies, accountability and challenges -- Early life experiences and post-conflict transformation priorities -- Education as a site of oppression, resistance and survival -- Professional careers, activism and entry into politics -- The three shifts : navigating marriage, motherhood and work.
Summary:
Narratives of Triumph and Loss explores the successes, challenges and controversies of women's post-conflict political leadership. Through interviews with women who have held significant leadership positions, the book explores the relationships between their educational, professional, activist and personal backgrounds. It situates their stories within historical and contemporary political contexts, illustrating the gendered ways in which women experience politics as citizens and politicians. -- back cover.
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