Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1999.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index.
This dissertation examines the impact of international institutions on women's rights policies by focusing on the European Union (EU) as a case study in order to illustrate the influence and the ways in which international factors affect women's right as a global policy concern. The principle proposition of this study is that beyond states, institutions are autonomous agents that influence policy outcomes often against member states' preferences.
Promoting women's rights.
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International organization.
Women-- Government policy-- European Union countries.