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Author:

Hawkesworth, M. E., 1952-

Title:

Political worlds of women : activism, advocacy, and governance in the twenty-first century / Mary Hawkesworth.

Publisher:

Westview Press,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xvi, 432 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Women political activists--History--21st century.
Sex discrimination against women.
Women's rights.
Feminism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Political worlds of women : introduction -- Political leadership, gendered institutions, and the politics of exclusion -- From demography to development : women's worlds and the politics of knowledge -- Producing raced-gendered citizens -- From the politics of identity to identity politics -- Engaging the state -- Promoting equality through policymaking and policy -- International and transnational political activism -- Virtual politics -- Political worlds of women : future prospects.

ISBN:

0813344964 (e-book)
9780813344966 (e-book)
0813344956 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780813344959 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2011046762

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)