Transformational Leadership Without Equality Is Neither: Challenging the Same Old System
This paper reports on my experience in the 2004/2005 University of New Brunswick sponsored 21 Leaders initiative, on the presentation of the initiative by me and a colleague at an international conference - Women as Global Leaders - and on the capacity of 21 Leaders to contribute to transformation in New Brunswick. Resume Cet article rapporte mon experience en 2004/2005 a l'occasion de l'initiative 21 Leaders, parrainee par la University of New Brunswick, sur la presentation qu'une collegue et moi avons faite sur l'initiative lors d'une conference internationale -W omen as Global Leaders - et sur la capacite de 21 Leaders de contribuer a la transformation au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Still Counting: Women in Politics Across Canada
"Still Counting" explains why scholars and activists continue to count the number of women elected to Canada's legislatures, and demonstrates that, by any measure, women are only halfway to equal. The authors assert that an "electoral glass ceiling" is keeping women at or below the 25 per cent mark, restricting women to less than half of the seats that would be theirs in a democracy committed to balanced, equitable, and fair representation. Moreover, little is being done to address this democratic deficit. Despite drawbacks, such as the "revolving door" for female party leaders and continued sexism in legislatures, the authors also show how women can, and do, make a difference in politics.
Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945
1. Introduction 2. Slow Progress, 1945-1970 3. Second Wave Feminism - the 1970's and early 1980's 4. Women and Political Parties 5. Women in Government 6. Women in Local Government 7. The International Context: Impact of the European Union and United Nations 8. Electoral Systems 9. Conclusion: Do Women Make a Difference? 10. Guide to Further Reading