"Still Counting" explains why scholars and activists continue to count the number of women elected to Canada's legislatures, and demonstrates that, by any measure, women are only halfway to equal. The authors assert that an "electoral glass ceiling" is keeping women at or below the 25 per cent mark, restricting women to less than half of the seats that would be theirs in a democracy committed to balanced, equitable, and fair representation. Moreover, little is being done to address this democratic deficit. Despite drawbacks, such as the "revolving door" for female party leaders and continued sexism in legislatures, the authors also show how women can, and do, make a difference in politics.
- ISBN10 1551113740
- ISBN13 9781551113746
- Publish Date 1 April 2003
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 15 January 2014
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Broadview Press Ltd
- Edition 3rd ed.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 210
- Language English