Women and Politics in Contemporary France: The Electoral Shift to the Left in the 1981 Presidential and Legislative Elections.

Northcutt, Wayne; Flaitz, Jeffra

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Publication Date: 1983

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Women and Politics in Contemporary France: The Electoral Shift to the Left in the 1981 Presidential and Legislative Elections.

Northcutt, Wayne; Flaitz, Jeffra

Contemporary French Civilization, v7 n2 p183-98 Win 1983

The 1981 French elections mark a political watershed, demonstrating that women voters have moved from political passivity to activism, both in use of voting rights and in legislative participation. A variety of demographic, social, and political changes have contributed to this changing political consciousness. (MSE)

Descriptors: Demography, Elections, Employed Women, Females, Feminism, Foreign Countries, Modern History, Political Attitudes, Political Issues, Political Socialization, Politics, Social Change

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: France

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