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This book examines the role of gender in political conflicts
worldwide, specifically the intersection between gender and
terrorism. Political violence has historically been viewed as a
male domain with men considered the perpetrators of violence and
power, and women as victims without power. Whereas men and
masculinity are associated with war and aggression, women and
femininity conjure up socially constructed images of passivity and
peace. This distinction of men as aggressors and women as passive
victims denies women their voice and agency. This book investigates
how women cope with and influence violent politics, and is both a
descriptive and analytical attempt to describe in what ways women
are present or absent in political contexts involving political
violence, and how they deal with gender assumptions, express gender
identities, and frame their actions regarding political violence
encountered in their lives. The book looks to reach beyond the
notion of women as victims of terrorism or genocide without agency,
and to recognize the gendered nature of political conflicts and how
women respond to violence. This book will be of interest to
advanced undergraduate and graduate students in political science,
sociology, cultural studies, and gender studies, academics in
terrorism studies and gender studies, government officials, NGOs,
and professionals working in areas of violent conflict.
This book examines the role of gender in political conflicts
worldwide, specifically the intersection between gender and
terrorism. Political violence has historically been viewed as a
male domain with men considered the perpetrators of violence and
power, and women as victims without power. Whereas men and
masculinity are associated with war and aggression, women and
femininity conjure up socially constructed images of passivity and
peace. This distinction of men as aggressors and women as passive
victims denies women their voice and agency. This book investigates
how women cope with and influence violent politics, and is both a
descriptive and analytical attempt to describe in what ways women
are present or absent in political contexts involving political
violence, and how they deal with gender assumptions, express gender
identities, and frame their actions regarding political violence
encountered in their lives. The book looks to reach beyond the
notion of women as victims of terrorism or genocide without agency,
and to recognize the gendered nature of political conflicts and how
women respond to violence. This book will be of interest to
advanced undergraduate and graduate students in political science,
sociology, cultural studies, and gender studies, academics in
terrorism studies and gender studies, government officials, NGOs,
and professionals working in areas of violent conflict.
Examining democracies from a comparative perspective helps us
better understand why politics-or, as Harold Lasswell famously
said, "who gets what, when, and how"-differ among democracies.
American Difference: A Guide to American Politics in Comparative
Perspective takes the reader through different aspects of
democracy-political culture, institutions, interest groups,
political parties, and elections-and, unlike other works, explores
how the United States is both different from and similar to other
democracies. The fully updated Second Edition has been expanded to
include several new chapters and discussion on civil liberties and
civil rights, constitutional arrangements, elections and electoral
institutions, and electoral behavior. This edition also includes
data around the 2016 general election and 2018 midterm election.
"[Why Don't Women Rule the World?] is unlike other texts in its
comparative approach and strong theoretical underpinnings. It has
interesting pedagogical features that will resonate with
comparative scholars, Americanists and those who integrate public
policy analysis into the course." -Rebecca E. Deen, University of
Texas at Arlington Why don't women have more influence over the way
the world is structured? Written by four leaders within the
national and international academic caucuses on women and politics,
Why Don't Women Rule the World? helps students to understand how
the underrepresentation of women manifests within politics, and the
impact this has on policy. Grounded in theory with practical,
job-related activities, the book offers a thorough introduction to
the study of women and politics, and will bolster students'
political interests, ambitions, and efficacy. Key Features: A
comparative perspective expands students' awareness of their own
intersectional identities and the varying effects of patriarchy on
women worldwide. A variety of policy areas highlighted throughout
the book illustrates how different theories are applied to
real-world situations. Multiple political engagement activities
keep students engaged with the content.
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