Women in Canadian politics : toward equity in representation / Kathy Megyery, editor.: Z1-1989/2-41-6E-PDF
"What are the reasons behind this poor showing of women in political parties and in federal office? Five studies were commissioned to address this specific issue. Although the focus of their investigations differed, the similarity of the conclusions and prescriptions for reform reached by the authors of this volume is striking"--Preface.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing, issuing body. |
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| Title | Women in Canadian politics : toward equity in representation / Kathy Megyery, editor. |
| Series title | Research studies ; v. 6 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Other formats | Paper-[English] |
| Note(s) | Digitized edition from print [produced by Privy Council Office]. Issued also in French under title: Les femmes et la politique canadienne : pour une représentation équitable. Includes bibliographical references. Foreword -- Introduction -- Preface -- 1. Women and the Electoral Process in Canada / Janine Brodie, with the assistance of Celia Chandler -- 2. Women's Participation in Political Parties / Sylvia Bashevkin -- 3. Legislative Turnover and the Election of Women to the Canadian House of Commons / Lisa Young -- 4. Women and Candidacies for the House of Commons / Lynda Erickson -- 5. Women Politicians and Their Media Coverage: A General Analysis / Gertrude J. Robinson and Armande Saint-Jean, with the assistance of Christine Rioux. Issued also in printed form. |
| Publishing information | Toronto, Canada : Dundurn Press Limited ; [Ottawa] : Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing : Canada Communication Group — Publishing, Supply and Services Canada, 1991. ©1991 |
| Author / Contributor | Megyery, Kathy,1962- editor. |
| Description | 1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : graph. |
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| Subject terms | Women -- Political activity -- Canada. Women politicians -- Canada. |
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