"Opening the door to women for leadership positions in government and public institutions is critical in achieving fair and balanced policies. Yet only ten of the world's nations are led by democratically elected women. The United States ranks a shocking 100th in terms of women's representation in legislatures or parliaments. The viewpoints in this valuable resource examine the state of gender diversity in governments around the world, what factors are impeding a greater balance in diversity, the negative effects of this imbalance, and how more women can become involved in representation"--Provided by the publisher.
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Gender diversity in governments around the world -- In Africa, women face many obstacles in the battle for equality / Gumisai Mutume -- In Latin America, activists say bringing more women to the open government movement will advance the cause of all women / Yamila García and Veronica Alvarez -- In Rwanda, women receive mixed messages about leadership / Gregory Warner -- In Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, women see representation in government and violence at home / Jessalyn Allen -- Throughout the West, the future of work requires diversity and inclusion / David Cruickshank -- In Europe and the United States, LGBT candidates are winning elections / Annalisa Merelli -- Causes and effects of gender diversity -- The most common excuses for not having enough women leaders are myths / Kim Azzarelli and Deanna Bass -- Religious messages can influence support of gender equality in nations around the world / Baha'i International Community -- In the United States, double standards and a unique political system stand in the way of gender parity in leadership / Laura Liswood -- In the United States, gender diversity in the government is growing from the bottom up / Danielle Kurtzleben -- In India, women leaders come from political dynasties, but that may be changing / Successful Lady -- In Asia, gender stereotyping actually helps some women get elected / Mark R. Thompson -- Sexism and gender diversity in government -- In the United States, systemic gender discrimination stands in the way of electing a female president / Rice University -- In Australia, sexism in politics could make women hesitant to run for office / Avery Poole -- In the United States, women candidates often struggle to win over female voters / Peggy Drexler -- In the United States, views about women in politics depend on gender / D'Vera Cohn and Gretchen Livingston -- In the United States, implicit sexism affected the presidential election / Daniel Bush -- In the United Kingdom, female politicians face violence, not just insults / Mona Lena Krook -- In Latin America, the media encourages sexist portrayals of women leaders / Raiesa Frazer -- Looking ahead -- In the United Kingdom, quotas are needed to get women into politics / Alexandra Topping and Jessica Elgot -- In Spain, a majority-female cabinet bodes well for the future of gender-equal governments around the world / Susan Franceschet and Karen Beckwith -- Democracy requires that women take part in making laws / Michelle Bachelet -- In Europe, gender equality is necessary for modern European democracy to survive / European Women's Lobby -- In Rwanda, widows take power after genocide / Chris McGreal.