Description
This groundbreaking volume analyzes the complex dynamics of gender and political leadership in parliamentary democracies. The authors investigate three distinct phenomena affecting women’s access to party leadership: glass ceilings that prevent advancement, glass cliffs that place women in precarious leadership positions, and quicksands that trap them in difficult circumstances.
Drawing on comparative analysis across multiple parliamentary systems, the book provides empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks for understanding systemic barriers women encounter. It examines how party structures, institutional rules, and political cultures interact to shape gendered outcomes in leadership selection. The research offers insights into why women remain underrepresented in top party positions and the unique challenges they face when they do achieve leadership roles.
Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in gender equality in politics, this element synthesizes cutting-edge research to advance our understanding of gendered power dynamics in political institutions.
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