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Now in its third edition, Women, Politics, and Public Policy continues to incorporate uniquely Canadian perspectives on the intersectionality of feminism, women's politics, and public policy-making. This third edition balances historical content and contemporary politics and offers completely updated statistical data and the latest directions in public policy. Highlighting women's politics and policy advocacy in Canada, this comprehensive volume serves students of political science and women's studies as well as those studying sociology, history, law, and social work.This core text for second- and third-year students of political science and women's studies has been extensively updated to reflect the most current debates, research, and data on contemporary issues such as gender politics and equality, LGBTQ+ issues, global feminist campaigns such as the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, the impact of digital generations on politics, and the impacts of policy on minority and marginalized women.