"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...
"Women and Political Participation" examines the involvement of women in American politics, concentrating mainly on their participation since the b...
Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive comparative examination of men's and women s candidacies for the U.S. House of Representatives in elections from 1994 through 2012. Analyzing extensive data sets on all major party candidates for 10 elections covering candidate status, party affiliation, fund-raising, candidate background variables, votes obtained, and success rates for both primary and general elections Burrell finds little evidence of categorical discrimination against women candidates. Women compete equally with men and often outpace them in raising money, gaining interest group and...
Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive comparative examination of men's and women s candidacies for the U.S. House of Representatives in elections f...
This second edition presents Clinton's self-repositioning during the 1996 election, her official role during the second term, her role during the impeachment proceedings, and the beginnings of an independent political career.
This second edition presents Clinton's self-repositioning during the 1996 election, her official role during the second term, her role during the impe...
