Full Description
Narratives of Triumph and Loss explores the successes, challenges and controversies of women's post-conflict political leadership. Through interviews with women who have held significant leadership positions, the book explores the relationships between their educational, professional, activist and personal backgrounds. It situates their stories within historical and contemporary political contexts, illustrating the gendered ways in which women experience politics as citizens and politicians.
Contents
IntroductionChapter I: Explaining Women's Representation: Quotas, Proportional Representation and Political Will Chapter II: Post-Conflict Representation and Impact Chapter III: Impact: Strategies, Accountability and Challenges Chapter IV: Early Life Experiences and Post-Conflict Transformation Priorities Chapter V: Education as a Site of Oppression, Resistance and Survival Chapter VI: Professional Careers, Activism and Entry into Politics Chapter VII: The Three Shifts: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood and Work Conclusion Bibliography Index
