Women and Political Participation A Reference Handbook

An illuminating analysis of the long and ongoing struggle of women in America to gain political equality and bring about change in public policy. Women and Political Participation examines the involvement of women in American politics, concentrating mainly on their participation since the birth of the second women''s movement in the late 1960s. From the creation of grassroots and national organizations to voting and running for office, this thought-provoking volume explores the diverse ways in which women have affected change and achieved greater representation in political leadership. Detailed discussions of key documents like the Declaration of Sentiments and the Equal Rights Amendment; political action committees such as EMILY''s List, which supports pro-choice Democratic female candidates; Margaret Sanger, Betty Friedan, and other activists; and groups like the League of Women Voters reveal the complexities of women''s efforts to gain equality and identify the barriers that remain today.

A propos de l'auteur

Barbara C. Burrell, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Political Science Department and associate director of the Public Opinion Laboratory at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Barbara C./ Smith Burrell, Barbara Burrell, Barbara C. Burrell, Burrell Barbara
• Collaboration: Raymond A. Smith (Editeur), Carol Moseley Braun (Préface)
• Edition: Abc Clio Press
• Contenu: Livre
• Forme du produit: Livre Relié
• Date de parution: 26.10.2004
• Catégorie: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Théories sociologiques
• EAN: 9781851095926
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-592-6
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Dimensions (emballage): 23 x 16 x 2,4 cm
• Thème: Political Participation in America; Political Participation in Ame; Political Participation in America
• Catégories: USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Women in Politics, Politics & government, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, Women's Studies, Women's Studies: Politics and Law