Start Date
12-6-2011 9:30 AM
End Date
12-6-2011 12:00 PM
Subject Areas
Australasia, Europe, modern, class, gender, politics, race, religion
Abstract
This paper discusses the many faceted concept of female citizenship from a comparative perspective. Using the cases of Finland and New Zealand (the trail blazers of women's suffrage) the study provides a fresh approach not only to women's history but also to the general development of western notions of democracy.
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Two Paths to the Female Citizenship: A Comparison of Finland and New Zealand
This paper discusses the many faceted concept of female citizenship from a comparative perspective. Using the cases of Finland and New Zealand (the trail blazers of women's suffrage) the study provides a fresh approach not only to women's history but also to the general development of western notions of democracy.