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Conference Theme: Democratization, Marketization, and the Third Sector ; In common law jurisdictions, it has been a well-entrenched rule that charitable organizations must not substantially engage in political activities. Apart from party politics, these include, in American law, "attempt[s] to influence legislation" and in English law, the even broader formulation of "advocacy to change law or policy" . ; postprint

The article examines the gender specifics of political activity in one of the regions of the Russian Federation. It details the representation of women in politics, highlights the challenges and obstacles they face with active participation in decision-making processes. The authors analyze statistics and research findings, presenting a comprehensive overview of the current state of gender equality in politics in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). They discuss factors that impede women's participation in political activities, such as social expectations, gen-der stereotypes, and limited access to resources and support networks. In addition, the article provides valuable information on the gender dynamics of political activity in the region. The experience of women who have been successful in breaking gender barriers and achieving political success is presented. It highlights the strategies and initiatives used by these pioneers to promote gender equality and encourage more women to participate in politics. In general, this article provides valuable information on the gender dynamics of political activity in the region of the Russian Federation. It sheds light on the systemic challenges women face in their political activi-ties and offers recommendations to promote greater gender equality and representation in politics.

Corporate political activity is usually operationalized & analyzed as financial contributions to candidates or political parties through political action committees (PACs). Very little attention has been paid to other dimensions, such as lobbying, in a systematic way. On a theoretical level we address the issue of how to conceive of PAC contributions, lobbying, & other corporate activities, such as charitable giving, in terms of the strategic behavior of corporations & the implications of "foreignness" for the different types of corporate political activity. On an empirical level we examine the political activities of Fortune 500 firms, along with an oversampling of US affiliates of large foreign investors for the 1987/88 election cycle. 4 Tables, 2 Appendixes, 67 References. Adapted from the source document.