Women's Movements Facing the Reconfigured State

How have women''s movements responded as state governments delegated power to transnational organizations like the European Union? Have they facilitated the shifts in state policy responsibilities to subnational governments independent agencies and the private sector? This study examines how women''s movements have contributed and responded to changes in state powers and policy responsibility in North America and Western Europe. The international scholars contributing to this volume identify movement changes that include greater engagement with the state specific policy-making ventures and challenges to national governments.