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OverviewThis book addresses the problem of the underrepresentation of women in politics, by examining how language use constructs and maintains inequality in political institutions. Drawing on different political genres from televised debates to parliamentary question times, and fifty interviews with politicians between 1998 and 2018, the book identifies the barriers and obstacles women face by considering how gender stereotypes constrain women's participation, and give them additional burdens. By comparing the UK House of Commons with newer institutions such as the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly, it asks: how successful have newer institutions been in encouraging equal participation? What are the interactional procedures that can be thought of as making an institution more egalitarian? It also explores the workings and effects of sexism, fraternal networks, high visibility in the media, and gendered discourses, through detailed case studies of Theresa May, Julia Gillard and Hillary Clinton. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sylvia Shaw (University of Westminster)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.457kg ISBN: 9781107440265ISBN 10: 1107440262 Pages: 339 Publication Date: 20 October 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'This timely book addresses the political under-representation of women and over-representation of men, both in the UK and internationally.' Orly Siow, Journal of Pragmatics 'The primary strength of this book lies in its close examination of female politicians' actual linguistic performances ... As such, this book makes a valuable contribution to the study of (women's) political discourse and is likely to appeal to those with an interest in the complex intersections of language, gender, politics, and power.' Caolan O'neill, Language in Society 'This timely book addresses the political under-representation of women and over-representation of men, both in the UK and internationally.' Orly Siow, Journal of Pragmatics 'The primary strength of this book lies in its close examination of female politicians' actual linguistic performances … As such, this book makes a valuable contribution to the study of (women's) political discourse and is likely to appeal to those with an interest in the complex intersections of language, gender, politics, and power.' Caolan O'neill, Language in Society Author InformationSylvia Shaw is a Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Westminster. She is a sociolinguist who has conducted research projects in the House of Commons and the devolved political institutions of the UK. Her publications focus on gender, language and power in different types of political discourse. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |