Women – Politics – Equal Oportunities. Prospects for Gender Equality Politics in Central and Eastern Europe
This study is the result of a research project entitled »Prospects for Gender Equality Politics in Central and Eastern Europe – Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.« The point of departure for this study was the observation that despite ten years of transition, most post-socialist CEE countries have introduced virtually no mechanisms for the promotion of gender equality and have made no serious attempts to increase the participation of women in politics.
Contents
Gender Equality And Equal Opportunities Policies In Central And Eastern Europe
Introduction
What Is Equal Opportunities Politics?
Institutional Mechanisms And Prospects For The Implementation Of Equal Opportunities Policies
Overview Of Existing Institutional Mechanisms
Difficulties Of Existing MechanismsCivil Society And The Public Agenda
Strategies Of Women’s Movements, Agenda Setting And Equal Opportunites Policies
Public Debates: Conclusion
Political Parties And Women
The Role Of The Electoral System
The Role Of Political Parties
General Characteristics Of Party Systems In CEE Countries
The Direct Influence Of Parties On Women’s Election Prospects
Parties And Women: An Unhappy Relationship
Conclusion Recommendations
General Recommendations
Recommendations For Specific SegmentsReferences
Summary
Introduction
What Is Equal Opportunities Politics?
Institutional Mechanisms And Prospects For The Implementation Of Equal Opportunities Policies
Overview Of Existing Institutional Mechanisms
Difficulties Of Existing MechanismsCivil Society And The Public Agenda
Strategies Of Women’s Movements, Agenda Setting And Equal Opportunites Policies
Public Debates: Conclusion
Political Parties And Women
The Role Of The Electoral System
The Role Of Political Parties
General Characteristics Of Party Systems In CEE Countries
The Direct Influence Of Parties On Women’s Election Prospects
Parties And Women: An Unhappy Relationship
Conclusion Recommendations
General Recommendations
Recommendations For Specific SegmentsReferences
Summary