The Gender of Informal Politics

Russia, Iceland and Twenty-First Century Male Dominance
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-60278-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 195 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3796 g

Reihe: Gender and Politics

This book argues that the primary political obstacle holding women back in the twenty-first century is a bait and switch promising but simultaneously undercutting gender equality. Through a comparison of Russia and Iceland, the book shows how this revised form of male dominance came about, how it constrains feminisms, and how activists are beginning to fight back. It argues that while feminist movements have made it harder for most countries to maintain formal rules discriminating against women, economic liberalization strengthened male-dominated elites in informal institutions. These elites offer women prominent roles as policymakers and in non-governmental organizations, but then box them in with little room to represent women’s interests. Activists’ attempts to shame countries for ignoring problems such as violence against women result in new laws, but, lacking the necessary funding and enforcement, violence and inequality intensify. Explaining this paradox is the principal focusfor social scientists, policymakers, and activists concerned with gender equality, women's social inclusion, and human rights.  

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johnson, Janet Elise

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction: Informal politics and the gender equality paradox.- Chapter 2. Liberalization: How economic reforms consolidated a bait-and-switch male dominance.- Chapter 3. Women’s representation: How bait-and-switch male dominance promotes, but then boxes in women in politics.- Chapter 4. Women’s/Feminist mobilization: How bait-and-switch male dominance undermines feminism and how feminists fight back.- Chapter 5. Gender equality: How bait-and-switch male dominance undermines gender equality policymaking.- Chapter 6. Conclusion: A feminist theory of corruption.

Über Autor(innen)

Janet Elise Johnson is Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, USA, and Visiting Scholar, Center for European and Mediterranean Studies, New York University. Her books include Gender Violence in Russia (2009) and Living Gender after Communism (2006).