Introduction: explaining the rising tide of gender equality -- From traditional roles toward gender equality -- Religion, secularization, and gender equality -- The gender gap in voting and public opinion -- political activism -- Women as political leaders -- Conclusions: gender equality and cultural change

1. Sex role -- Cross-cultural studies
2. Women's rights -- Cross-cultural studies
3. Social change -- Cross-cultural studies
4. Social values -- Cross-cultural studies
5. Women -- Political activity -- Cross-cultural studies