Gender and Politics in France

The law passed under the pressure of a campaign by feminist organizations and public opinion, which, polls showed, was very sympathetic to a feminization of politics.\n Men still hold most of the key positions in both the PS and the UMP.

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Published in:Dissent (New York) 2007-10, Vol.54 (4), p.27
Main Author: Gaspard, Françoise
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Appointments & personnel changes
Candidates
Politics
Presidential elections
Women
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Summary:The law passed under the pressure of a campaign by feminist organizations and public opinion, which, polls showed, was very sympathetic to a feminization of politics.\n Men still hold most of the key positions in both the PS and the UMP.
ISSN:0012-3846
1946-0910