Promoting women´s political representation overseas
Women make up over half of the world’s population – but they hold only about one-fifth of the seats in national legislatures across the globe. American foreign policies are pushing to increase this important form of women’s representation, using tactics ranging from training programs for female politicians to constitutional assistance and subtle diplomatic pressures. Efforts have stepped up sharply over the past three decades.
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Scholars Strategy Network
Publication year
2013
Resource type
Publisher
Scholars Strategy Network
Publication year
2013
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