Abstract
The participation of transnational advocacy networks (TANs) in the policy processes
of the European Union (EU) is a potential site of substantial representation
of women (SRW). In the article, it is argued that the institutional context can both
enable and constrain civil society actors’ claims-making. TANs employ framing
strategies to make their claims resonate with or challenge the dominant discourse
of the EU policies. The institutions use contested frames to constitute legitimate
claims-makers, by recognising certain claims as more valid than others. The possibilities
of SRW are delimited, since the pluralisation of claims is not sufficiently
prioritised by the institutions.
of the European Union (EU) is a potential site of substantial representation
of women (SRW). In the article, it is argued that the institutional context can both
enable and constrain civil society actors’ claims-making. TANs employ framing
strategies to make their claims resonate with or challenge the dominant discourse
of the EU policies. The institutions use contested frames to constitute legitimate
claims-makers, by recognising certain claims as more valid than others. The possibilities
of SRW are delimited, since the pluralisation of claims is not sufficiently
prioritised by the institutions.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Parliamentary Affairs |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 505-517 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISSN | 0031-2290 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- civil society
- transnational activism
- substantial representation
- claims-making
- European Union
- framing