Examines the contributions women have made at every level of American politics throughout the history of the United States, as well as the struggles they have encountered.
It's not clear why this might be the case, but the story of Jeannette Rankin might offer some insight to that question. Rankin was the first woman elected to the US Congress. She began serving in 1917, a little more than two years ...
Despite making up roughly half the world s population, women make up slightly more than 20 percent of the members of the world s legislative bodies.
Women in Politics
Women the world over are being prevented from engaging in politics. Women's political leadership of any sort is a rarity and a career in politics rarer still.
This paper looks at the changing role of women and the worldwide political, economic, and social impact this change has made.
Women the world over are being prevented from engaging in politics. Women's political leadership of any sort is a rarity and a career in politics rarer still.
Women in Politics
Designed for students and teachers of courses on women in politics, this collection of readings addresses the current role of women in the political process with a focus, on the...
Women in Politics: Seeking Opportunities for Leadership in Belize