Women’s Leadership, Protest, and Representation in Central and Eastern Europe

Abstract

This panel explores the multifaceted role of women in shaping executive and legislative power in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This panel examines how women’s leadership influences democratic representation and empowerment. Some papers address how women’s protests, electoral behavior, and parliamentary effectiveness contribute to democratic resilience and challenge right-wing populism and gendered obstacles. Case studies span Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, and comparative insights from Poland and South Korea, revealing new findings about fleeting gains, inclusive crisis governance, and women’s cross-party cooperation. By integrating expert interviews, quantitative analysis, and feminist perspectives, the panel offers critical insights into the evolving landscape of gender and politics in CEE.

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Empowering Women Executives: Presidents and Prime Ministers in Central and Eastern Europe and Women’s Cabinet Appointments	View Paper Details
The Politics of Inclusion in Crisis: COVID-19 and Women’s Executive Representation in Post-Communist Europe	View Paper Details
Rescuing Democracy: The Role of Women’s Protests and Votes in Democratic Resilience	View Paper Details
Women’s Work and Parliamentary Effectiveness in the Latvian Parliament	View Paper Details