Gender Diversity in Govement (Global Viewpoints)

by: Avery Elizabeth Hurt (Editor)

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing

Publication Date: 2019/7/15

Language: English

Print Length: 200 pages

ISBN-10: 153450558X

ISBN-13: 9781534505582

Book Description

Opening the door to women for leadership positions in govement and public institutions is critical in achieving fair and balanced policies. Yet only ten of the world's nations are led by democratically elected women. The United States ranks a shocking 100th in terms of women's representation in legislatures or parliaments. The viewpoints in this valuable resource examine the state of gender diversity in govements around the world, what factors are impeding a greater balance in diversity, the negative effects of this imbalance, and how more women can become involved in representation.

About the Author

Opening the door to women for leadership positions in govement and public institutions is critical in achieving fair and balanced policies. Yet only ten of the world's nations are led by democratically elected women. The United States ranks a shocking 100th in terms of women's representation in legislatures or parliaments. The viewpoints in this valuable resource examine the state of gender diversity in govements around the world, what factors are impeding a greater balance in diversity, the negative effects of this imbalance, and how more women can become involved in representation.