Political power and women's representation in Latin America

Schwindt-Bayer, Leslie A

Political power and women's representation in Latin America - New York Oxford University Press 2010 - viii,262p. ill. 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-253) and index.

A theory of women's political representation -- Descriptive representation : electing women in Latin America -- Preferences and priorities : gender and the political attitudes of legislators -- Making policy : bill sponsorship, cosponsorship, and debates -- Taking charge : leadership and committees -- Working in the district : home style -- Symbolic representation : evoking support for the political system -- Women's representation in Latin American legislatures.

9780199731954

2009044072


Women legislators--Latin America.
Women--Political activity--Latin America.

HQ1236.5.L37 / S39 2010

328.80082 / SC-P

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