Women and Politics : Paths to Power and Political Influence

by Dolan, Julie Anne; Deckman, Melissa M.; Swers, Michele L.

• ISBN13: 9780131505452
• ISBN10: 0131505459
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence, 1/e, tells the stories behind not only women as participators in public affairs, but women as political movers and shakers, policy makers at all levels of government; federal, states, cities, counties, and towns, as well as the media and judiciary. It provides a balanced account of both liberal and conservative political women and incorporates the immense wealth in new scholarly work in women and political studies available over the last 10 years.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Chapter 1: Introduction and Theoretical Framework	1	(10)
References	10	(1)
PART I: WOMEN'S PATHS TO POWER
Chapter 2: Women in Social Movements, Interest Groups, and the Political Parties	11	(61)
The Fight for Suffrage	17	(7)
Feminism, the Second Wave (1960's—Present)	24	(12)
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)	36	(5)
Women and Interest Groups	41	(15)
Women and Political Parties	56	(11)
Conclusion	67	(1)
References	68	(4)
Chapter 3: The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion	72	(26)
Courting the Women's Vote: The Early Years	74	(1)
The Emergence of the Modern Gender Gap	75	(4)
Issues That Explain the Gender Gap	79	(5)
Does the Gender Gap Bring Women Political Power?	84	(6)
Do Women Vote for Women?	90	(3)
Conclusion	93	(1)
References	93	(5)
Chapter 4: The Impact of the Media on Political Women	98	(38)
The News Media in the United States	99	(2)
When Women Unite: Media Coverage of the Women's Movements and Feminism	101	(12)
Media Coverage of Female Politicians and First Ladies	113	(5)
Women in Media Today: A Fair Balance?	118	(13)
Conclusion	131	(1)
References	132	(4)
Chapter 5: Women as Candidates for Elective Office	136	(51)
Introduction: Florida's Fifth Congressional District	136	(1)
Running for Office in the United States: Who Decides to Run?	137	(2)
Why Women are Less Likely to Run: 4 Theories	139	(17)
Experiences on the Campaign Trail	156	(22)
Conclusion	178	(1)
References	178	(9)
PART II: WOMEN IN POWER
Chapter 6: Women and Local Politics and Government	187	(48)
Women in Local Elective Office	189	(21)
Women in the Bureaucracy	210	(9)
Women in Nongovernmental Organizations and the Business Sector	219	(8)
Conclusion	227	(1)
References	228	(7)
Chapter 7: Women in Congress and the State Legislatures	235	(34)
Women's Representation in Democratic Legislative Bodies Across the World	235	(4)
Women in Congress and State Legislatures: A Historical Perspective	239	(8)
Women in Congress and State Legislatures: A Distinctive. Impact on Policy?	247	(17)
Conclusion	264	(1)
References	264	(5)
Chapter 8: Women in the Executive Branch	269	(54)
Women at the Top: President, Vice President, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor	271	(13)
Women as Presidential and Gubernatorial Appointees	284	(9)
Statewide Elected Executives	293	(8)
Career Executive Positions in the Federal and State Governments	301	(1)
Do Women Make a Difference? Their Policy and Political Impact	302	(12)
Conclusion	314	(2)
References	316	(7)
Chapter 9: Women in the Judiciary	323	(42)
Why the Courts Are Important	324	(2)
History of Women in the Legal Profession and Judiciary	326	(21)
The Difference Women Judges Make	347	(7)
Gender Bias in the Courts	354	(5)
Conclusion	359	(1)
References	360	(5)
Index	365