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Citizenship in an Enlarging Europe: Contested Strategies
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Abstract This article explores some of the debates surrounding the gendered impact of both the democratisation process & European Union enlargement on the countries of Central & Eastern Europe. It focuses on three key issues of gender-equitable citizenship: debates about the best mechanisms for achieving gen... view more
This article explores some of the debates surrounding the gendered impact of both the democratisation process & European Union enlargement on the countries of Central & Eastern Europe. It focuses on three key issues of gender-equitable citizenship: debates about the best mechanisms for achieving gender equality in mainstream politics; questions about the efficacy of civil society activism in relation to mainstream politics; & the pros & cons of gender mainstreaming as a key component of EU enlargement. It also raises the question of the most appropriate frame for achieving more gender-equitable societies: the nation-state or supra-national institutions such as the European Union.... view less
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Eastern Europe; Postcommunist Societies; European Union; Sexual Inequality; Womens Rights; Political Representation; Citizenship
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Page/Pages
p. 1023-1039
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 41 (2005) 6
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications