Local Power and Female Political Pathways in Turkey - Cycles of Exclusion (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

This book explores the "Turkish paradox" - women's lower representation in local politics than in parliament. By analyzing life stories of 200 female municipal councilors and party representatives, it offers a comprehensive assessment of what makes local politics in Turkey particularly inaccessible to women. It places women's pathways within the cycles of exclusion, starting by political socialization, going through the candidate recruitment process and continuing after the election. The research presented here brings together gender studies and political sociology and offers novel applications of concepts including intersectionality and biographical availability. It covers all major political parties and diverse local configurations in Turkey, and reveals political strategies of women in conservative parties as well as the reasons behind the exceptionally high representation of women within the pro-Kurdish political parties. The book further sheds some light on the intricate relationship between women's political activity and regime change in the context of democratic backsliding.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Gender and Politics
Release date:	June 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Lucie G. Drechselova
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	270
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-047145-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Elections & referenda Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political parties > General
LSN:	3-03-047145-4
Barcode:	9783030471453

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!