Unfinished Democracy
Women in Nordic Politics
- 1st Edition - April 1, 1985
- Latest edition
- Editors: E. Haavio-Mannila, T. Skard
- Language: English
This book contains a thorough and detailed comparison of the five Nordic political systems, including the role played by women. It is based on empirical data for the last hundred… Read more
Description
Description
This book contains a thorough and detailed comparison of the five Nordic political systems, including the role played by women. It is based on empirical data for the last hundred years which is interpreted with regard to political and social science theories. The results of this study show that the political participation by women has increased rapidly, especially during the last fifteen years.
Readership
Readership
For feminists, sociologists, psychologists, and educationalists.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction, B Halsaa et al. The arena for political activity, E Haavio-Mannila & T Skard. Women's organisations in the Nordic countries, D Dahlerup et al. Mobilisation of women at elections, T Skard et al. Women in Parliament, T Skard et al. Women in local politics, S Sirkkonen et al. Women in the corporate system, H M Hernes et al. Equality: how equal?, M Eduards et al. Summary, D Dahlerup & E Haavio-Mannila. Addenda. Notes. Bibliography.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 1985
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
EH
E. Haavio-Mannila
Affiliations and expertise
University of Helsinki, FinlandTS
T. Skard
Affiliations and expertise
UNESCO, Paris, FranceView book on ScienceDirect
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