Waring, Marilyn (1952–)

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Waring, Marilyn (1952–)

New Zealand politician. Born Marilyn Waring, Oct 7, 1952, in Taipiri, NZ; Victoria University, BA in Political Science, 11973, PhD, 1989.

Vocal in support of women's issues, especially abortion rights; internationally renowned for global feminist economics; served as National Party MP for Raglan (1975–78) and Waipa (1979–84); was the 1st woman to chair the Public Expenditure Committee; anti-nuclear activist, established the Disarmament and Arms Control Committee; retired from the House, age 31 (1984); became a lecturer in politics and women's studies at Waikato University; wrote Women, Politics, and Power and Counting for Nothing.