MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
7-1-2008
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Agócs, Carol
Geographical Areas
Canada
Abstract
This paper examines the barriers to participation that women face when attempting to enter municipal politics based on a review of the programs and recommendations made by three initiatives that have been developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Equal Voice, and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities to increase the number of women in municipal government. The findings reveal that the barriers to participation can only be removed through major political and cultural changes and the deterrents to equal participation, such as systemic discrimination, sexism, power gender imbalances, and the marginalization of women and minorities, must be addressed in order to move forward.
Recommended Citation
Down, Carol, "Women in Municipal Politics: Barriers to Participation" (2008). MPA Major Research Papers. 70.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/70