ABSTRACT

The case study integrates many of the concepts outlined in Chapters 1 to 3. After reading and discussing the case, you should be able to:

understand the policy process and interrelated policy cycles of the case;

outline the interests and roles of key actors in the policy debates set out in the case;

critically evaluate the role of policy communities;

assess the positioning of active and passive representation in the case;

critically reflect upon the lack of representation of women in public policy.