PATHWAYS INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA : the perspectives of global women

Summary: "As epitomized in our most recent Presidential election, women in politics often hit a "glass ceiling." Even though women are starting to experience more success gaining offices at state and local levels, women's participation in the political arena is still disproportionately low. This book explores current research findings, development practices, theory, and the lived experience to deliver provocative thinking that enhances leadership knowledge and improves leadership development of women around the world"--

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ISBN: 9781641139694
ISBN: 1641139692
ISBN: 9781641139717
ISBN: 1641139714
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Computer data.
Publisher: [S.l.] : INFORMATION AGE PUB, 2020.

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General Note:	CatMonthString:january.22 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Transformational aspects of political leadership / Janet McNellis and Linda Haskins -- Barriers and solutions to increasing the participation of women in political decision making : a transatlantic comparison / Lora Berg, Brenda Choresi Carter, Corinna H�orst, Matilda Flemming, Danielle Najjar, and Shubhangi Shukla -- Women and power : exploring the intersections of race, ethnicity, and culture / Karina Gil and Taniko King-Jordan -- The significance of health promotions and work-life balance for women in politics / Robin Geiger and Linda Haskins -- Women and political leadership in Africa / Nancy Annan -- Participation of women In politics and leadership in Nigeria : challenges and prospects / Mike Ushe -- Women and political leadership in Mali and Niger / Hassana Alidou and Aminata Maiga -- The pathway to political leadership : experiences of women in Uganda / Joshua Mugambwa, Bernadette Sibetya Naggayi, and Bridget Namubiru -- Women with disabilities and political parties in Southern Africa / Tafadzwa Rugoho, Christine Peta, and France Maphosa -- Australian indigenous women and political leadership / Michelle Deshong and Michelle Evans -- Women in politics in Europe : from good intentions to sustainable change / Claudia de Castro Caldeirinha and Tania Latici -- Media discourses of women in politics in Canada, 2011-2017 : the ecstasy and the agony / Wendy Cukier, Ruby Latif, and Charity-Ann Hannan -- Maryland State Senate : the oath and the office / Mary Beth Carozza -- Women mayors in U.S. cities : leading authentically and ethically / Iris DeLoach Johnson, Melissa Hawthrone, Michael Chikeleze, Melissa Johnsey Seaman, and Emmanuel Clottey -- A mayor's tool box : Berne's ego system, Karpman's drama triangle, and assertiveness training / Kay Barnes -- This little piggie went to Washington : an analysis of Joni Ernst's 2014 campaign and the gendered electoral process / Kristian Spencer and Joan L. Conners -- Angela Merkel : leadership Hausfrau-style / Matt Qvortrup.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.