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Examines shift from regulated local authority to quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations (quangos) and how this shift affects women as users of public services as well as women's representation in quangos in Great Britain; since the 1980s, chiefly.

In the debate about accountability and control of quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations (quangos), which are increasingly responsible for public services, the issue of representativeness has not yet extended beyond consideration of improving the visibility of women and ethnic minorities in quango memberships. This paper considers the more complex nature of political representation, and argues for the need for a full and inclusive analysis of representativeness in relation to quangos.

This article falls into two parts: the application of policy network analysis (PNA) to UK women's networking activities; and exploration of the extent to which these activities are focused upon the European Union (EU) policy process. Evidence from three sources - trades union and local government equality officers, and women's voluntary organizations - demonstrates that women's networking is widespread, intense, politically oriented and inclusive. However, the concepts of PNA are found to exclude much of women's political activity and are here adapted to produce a more inclusive model. In terms of their focus, women's networks remain overwhelmingly oriented toward the UK policy process even where issues fall within EU competence. Impediments to more effective EU-focused networking are discussed. (Journal of Common Market Studies / FUB)

Examines extent to which women's networking activities are identified with EU policy; based on a survey of national and local women's voluntary organizations, local government equality officers, and trade unions, Feb.-July 1994; Great Britain. Focuses on employment and training, pay/pensions, equal rights, childcare/parental leave, maternity rights, and barriers to effective EU networking.