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Framed is a wake-up call for those who think that race does not
matter in Canada. The first book on the media's coverage of race in
Canadian politics, it provides an empirical analysis of print media
combined with in-depth interviews of elected officials, former
candidates, political staffers, and journalists. While there may be
few examples of overt racism in newspapers, Erin Tolley reveals how
racial assumptions and narratives frame news stories and the
experiences of those who enter political life. Connecting the dots,
she argues that current reporting trends are weakening Canada's
commitment to a robust, inclusive democracy.
Delving into the pressing topic of gender and politics, this volume
provides fresh comparative perspectives on "what works" to promote
women in politics today. Inspiring and informative, Women, Power,
and Political Representation offers a comprehensive overview of the
role women play in contemporary politics, and pinpoints the reasons
behind their underrepresentation. Discussing the challenges and
opportunities women face when running for office, as well as their
experiences as political leaders, this book offers a broad and
thoughtful overview of the pitfalls encountered by women, from
gender biases to sexual harassment, in the notoriously male
dominated political arena. Featuring a range of voices that
articulate a path towards women's political advancement and
equality, Women, Power, and Political Representation is an
important and timely resource for scholars, students, and women
working professionally in Canadian and international politics.
Electing a Diverse Canada presents the most extensive analysis to
date of the electoral representation of immigrants, minorities, and
women in Canada. Covering eleven cities, as well as Canada's
Parliament, it breaks new ground by assessing the representation of
diverse identity groups across multiple levels of government.
Electoral representation is an important indicator of a democracy's
health, and this book provides both a baseline for future research
and an outline of the key challenges facing Canadian democracy.
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