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Gender and Politics in France.

Authors :
Gaspard, Françoise
Source :
Dissent (0012-3846). Fall2007, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p27-29. 3p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The author reflects on the gender jingoism issue in the political landscape of France. He explains how Ségolène Royal's gender indirectly affected her presidential candidacy in the country. He discusses the parity law of France as well as the political presence of women in the country. He also stresses the significance of Royal's candidacy in the parity law of the country, despite her defeat.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123846
Volume :
54
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Dissent (0012-3846)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27392658
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/dss.2007.0086