Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-314) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Political representation of women in fifteen European countries -- An explanatory framework for women's political representation -- The Netherlands: political rights for women -- From token to player -- Explaining the change in attitude -- Empowerment of women in the 21st century: long-lasting development or short-term upheaval? -- Party quotas, parity and 'panda' laws -- Window of opportunity: the crisis of politics -- The future of European gender democracy.
