Welfare State and Woman Power: Essays in State Feminism (Scandinavian Library) - Hardcover

Hernes, Helga

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8200184951 ISBN 13: 9788200184959

Publisher: Aschehoug AS, 1987

Synopsis

During the past decade, Scandinavian women have made significant advances in terms of political power and are beginning to make their presence felt in most areas of welfare state policy. The essays in this book analyze some of the factors which have facilitated women's entry into the public sphere, their participation in political movements and corporate politics, and the placement of women's issues onto the political agenda.

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Synopsis

A collection of essays which analyze some of the factors which have facilitated the entry of Scandinavian women into the public sphere, their participation in political movements and corporate politics and the placement of women's issues onto the political agenda. The work is part of the "Scandinavian Library" series and contains evidence of the significant advances of Scandinavian women during the past decade in terms of political power. It also shows how they are beginning to make their presence felt in most areas of welfare state policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aschehoug AS
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 8200184951
• ISBN 13: 9788200184959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180