This book explains the high level of current concern for the under-representation of women in politics.

Monique Leyenaar is Senior Lecturer (UHD) in Political Science, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands, specializing in gender and politics, political participation, local politics and comparative political systems. She also works as a consultant and advises the Netherlands government on policies concerning participation and mobilization of citizens as well as on the application of gender mainstreaming.