Written by some of Canada's top researchers in the field, thearticles in this collection introduce a new chapter in feministliterature, focusing on women and their experiences in Canadian urbansettings and illustrating the importance of gender in the developmentof urban areas. While the articles represent diverse approaches andmethodologies, they all point out that the specific needs of women arenot being met and that women must create opportunities for democraticparticipation in the institutions that affect their lives.
close this panelCaroline Andrew (editor) is an associate professor inthe Department of Political Science at the University of Ottawa.Beth Moore Milroy (editor) is an associate professorin the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University ofWaterloo.
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