Bibliograph

Women and politics, paths to power and political influence, Julie Dolan, Melissa M. Deckman, Michele L. Swers

Type

Label

Women and politics, paths to power and political influence, Julie Dolan, Melissa M. Deckman, Michele L. Swers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Women and politics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1256588174

Responsibility statement

Julie Dolan, Melissa M. Deckman, Michele L. Swers

Sub title

paths to power and political influence

Summary

"This book examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Focusing on women whose stories have not yet been told, this book includes new analysis and scholarship on the experiences and viewpoints of conservative women, women of color, LGBT women, and millennial women"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction and Theoretical Framework -- Women's Paths to Power -- The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion -- Gender and the Decision to Run for Office -- Women on the Campaign Trail -- Women in Local Politics and Government -- Women in Congress and the State Legislatures -- Women in the Executive Branch -- Women in the Judiciary

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