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Women and politics : paths to power and political influence / Julie Dolan, Macalester College, Melissa M. Deckman, Washington College, Michele L. Swers Georgetown University.

By: Dolan, Julie.
Contributor(s): Deckman, Melissa M. (Melissa Marie), 1971- | Swers, Michele L.
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2016Edition: Third edition.Description: xiv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9781442254749 (cloth : alk. paper); 9781442254756 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Women -- Political activity -- United StatesDDC classification: 320.0820973/D68 Other classification: CAS
Contents:
Introduction and Theoretical Framework -- Part I: Women's Paths to Power -- Women in Social Movements and Interest Groups -- The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion -- Gender and the Decision to Run for Office -- Women on the Campaign Trail -- Part II: Women in Power -- Women in Local Politics and Government -- Women in Congress and the State Legislatures -- Women in the Executive Branch -- Women in the Judiciary -- Appendix A: "Declaration of Sentiments" and "Resolutions" Adopted by the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 -- Appendix B: National Organization for Women's Bill of Rights and Redstockings Manifesto.
Summary: Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Engaging profiles of the diverse women who have shaped the American political system are interwoven with an analysis of the most recent election data to provide a comprehensive and unbiased introduction to the study of women and politics. -- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction and Theoretical Framework -- Part I: Women's Paths to Power -- Women in Social Movements and Interest Groups -- The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion -- Gender and the Decision to Run for Office -- Women on the Campaign Trail -- Part II: Women in Power -- Women in Local Politics and Government -- Women in Congress and the State Legislatures -- Women in the Executive Branch -- Women in the Judiciary -- Appendix A: "Declaration of Sentiments" and "Resolutions" Adopted by the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 -- Appendix B: National Organization for Women's Bill of Rights and Redstockings Manifesto.

Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Engaging profiles of the diverse women who have shaped the American political system are interwoven with an analysis of the most recent election data to provide a comprehensive and unbiased introduction to the study of women and politics. -- Provided by publisher.

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