Where the Women
Are
This series of Factsheets is about the representation of women in various
aspects of life in Britain public service, business, the arts, etc.. Fresh sheets are added every week, so
keep checking to see what's there. If there is a particular area or activity you would like us to cover, let us know by
Women in the Legal Profession
Women in Business
Women in the Civil Service
Women in Trade Unions
Women Editors
Women in the Armed Forces
Women in the Police Force and Fire Service
Women MPs
Across the World - There are 68 countries worldwide with a greater percentage of women
MPs than than the UK. This Factsheet tells you who they are - and some of them will surprise you!
Women MPs across the World May 2008
Young Women & Councillors - In 2007 CFWD carried out a piece of research with young women about how they view their local councillors and what
would motivate them to become one.
Young Women & Councillors
The Democracy Debate We are developing
a set of papers about specific aspects of the way our democracy works, and some of the ideas for changing it. Each one gives
some background about the issues concerned and lists the pros and cons. They can be used to stimulate debate and discussion,
or simply as a source of basic information. Papers on other issues will follow - if there's one you particularly think
we should add use our Feedback facility to let us know.
Compulsory Voting Issue Paper
Elected Mayors Issue Paper
Local Referendums Issue Paper
Quotas for Women Issue Paper
Women MPs in the North of England - Have you ever wondered whether
or not your constituency has ever been represented by a woman MP? Or are you interested in how many female MPs there have
been in your region, and who they were/are? Then these factsheets are for you.
Women MPs in the North East 1918 - Present
Women MPs in the North West 1918 - Present
Women MPs in Yorkshire & the Humber 1918 - Present
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