Protest, policy, and the problem of violence against women : a cross-national comparison /
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| Author / Creator: | Weldon, S. Laurel. |
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| Imprint: | Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, c2002. |
| Description: | xiv, 287 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Women -- Violence against -- Government policy -- Cross-cultural studies. Women -- Abuse of -- Government policy -- Cross-cultural studies. Protest movements -- Cross-cultural studies. Feminism -- Cross-cultural studies. Feminism. Protest movements. Women -- Abuse of -- Government policy. Women -- Violence against -- Government policy. Cross-cultural studies. |
| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4616456 |
Table of Contents:
- List of Tables and Figures
- Preface
- 1.. Introduction: From Protest to Policy
- 2.. Culture, Development, Parties, and Policies on Violence Against Women
- 3.. Social Movements and Policies to Address Violence Against Women
- 4.. The Effect of Women in Government on Policies on Violence Against Women
- 5.. Sexing the State: The Impact of Political Institutions on Policies on Violence Against Women
- 6.. Social Movements, Political Institutions, and Public Policies on Violence Against Women
- 7.. Social Structures and Public Policy
- 8.. Responding to Violence Against Women: Practical Lessons for Democrats, Feminists, and Policymakers
- Appendix A. Compilation of Studies and Reports of Violence Against Women in Stable Democracies
- Appendix B. Notes on Method and Measurement
- Appendix C. List of Sources by Country
- Notes
- References
- Index
