Women, Politics, and Power’s 5th Edition is now avalilable through Rowman & Littlefield Press. It provides a clear and detailed introduction to women’s political participation and representation across all branches of government and a wide range of countries and regions. The text considers experiences of women from a range of marginalized groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious minorities; indigenous peoples; and those that face discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. Readers will learn about cultural, structural, political, and international influences on women’s access to political power, about the old and new barriers women continue to face, and about the difference women make once in political office. Dedicated chapters on six geographic regions highlight distinct influences and patterns in different parts of the world.

Women, Politics, and Power is my go-to course book for undergraduate courses and an essential resource for graduate students and scholars working on gender and politics. It expertly reviews the most cutting-edge research and puts it all in conversation with where the discipline is heading. —Amanda Clayton, The University of California, Berkeley

This is hands down the best textbook on women, gender, and politics from a global perspective. The book reflects the state-of-the-art literature in this area. It addresses key influences on women in politics: cultural, structural and institutional factors, in addition to historical, intersectional and international dimensions. Situating women in United States politics in a global perspective is an especially useful contribution. — Aili Tripp, University of Wisconsin-Madison