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We live in an era of constitution-making. New constitutions are appearing in historically unprecedented numbers, following regime change in some countries, or a commitment to modernization in others. No democratic constitution today can fail to recognize or provide for gender equality. Constitution-makers need to understand the gendered character of all constitutions, and to recognize the differential impact on women of constitutional provisions, even where these appear gender-neutral. This book confronts what needs to be considered in writing a constitution when gender equity and agency are goals. It examines principles of constitutionalism, constitutional jurisprudence, and history. Its goal is to establish a framework for a "gender audit" of both new and existing constitutions. It eschews a simple focus on rights and examines constitutional language, interpretation, structures and distribution of power, rules of citizenship, processes of representation, and the constitutional recognition of international and customary law. It discusses equality rights and reproductive rights as distinct issues for constitutional design.Read more
- Feminist analysis of constitutional design and constitutional law
- Comparative analysis of a range of different constitutions
- A unique blend of history, law, and jurisprudence
Reviews & endorsements
"The book makes an important contribution to a growing literature on a topic of concern to legal scholars, women's rights advocates, and political scientists...By providing a comparative overview of constitution making, interpretation, and application, Irving's book is a valuable resource for constitutional scholars as a whole, and for those especially interested in the role of gender in constitutions and the consequent effects of gender equality in society."
Politics & Gender Susan Gluck Mezey, Loyola University ChicagoSee more reviews
"[This] book provides a necessary, and perhaps long overdue, service by launching a civic discourse about gender and the constitution."
International Law and Politics, Kristina Agassi
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- Date Published: January 2008
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521707459
- length: 272 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.43kg
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
5. The constitutional court
7. Equality rights
8. Reproductive rights
9. International and customary law
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- Seminar in Gender & Politics
- Sex-Based Discrimination
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