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| Preface | |
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| Introduction and Theoretical Framework | |
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| References | |
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| Women's Paths to Power | |
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| Women in Social Movements, Interest Groups, and the Political Parties | |
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| The Fight for Suffrage | |
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| Feminism, the Second Wave (1960s-Present) | |
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| The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) | |
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| Women and Interest Groups | |
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| Women's Groups and Electoral Politics | |
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| Women and Political Parties | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion | |
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| Courting the Women's Vote: The Early Years | |
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| The Emergence of the Modern Gender Gap | |
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| Issues that Explain the Gender Gap | |
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| Does the Gender Gap Bring Women Political Power? | |
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| Do Women Vote for Women? | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| The Impact of the Media on Political Women | |
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| The News Media in the United States | |
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| When Women Unite: Media-Coverage of the Women's Movements and Feminism | |
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| The Battles for Suffrage and ERA | |
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| Backlash to Feminism | |
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| Media Coverage of Female Politicians and First Ladies | |
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| Women in Media Today: A Fair Balance? | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Women as Candidates for Elective Office | |
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| Introduction: Worth Carolina's 2008 Senate Race | |
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| Running for Office in the United States: Who Decides to Run? | |
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| Why Women Are Less Likely to Run: 4 Theories | |
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| Challenges on the Campaign Trail and Strategies for Success | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Women in Power | |
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| Women and Local Politics and Government | |
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| Women in Local Elective Office | |
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| Women in the Bureaucracy | |
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| Women in Nongovernmental Organizations and the Business Sector | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Women in Congress and the State Legislatures | |
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| Women's Representation in Democratic Legislative Bodies across the World | |
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| Women in Congress and State Legislatures: A Historical Perspective | |
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| The Advancement of Women in Congress | |
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| Women in Congress and State Legislatures: A Distinctive Impact on Policy? | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Women in the Executive Branch | |
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| Women as Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates | |
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| Governors and Lieutenant Governors | |
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| Women as Presidential and Gubernatorial Appointees | |
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| Statewide Elected Executives | |
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| Career Executives Positions in the Federal and State Governments | |
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| Do Women Make a Difference? Their Policy and Political Impact | |
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| Policy Attitudes and Political Impact | |
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| Constraints on Women's Power | |
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| Power and Leadership Style | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Women in the Judiciary | |
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| Why the Courts Are Important | |
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| History of Women in the Legal Profession and Judiciary | |
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| The Difference Women Judges Make | |
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| Gender Bias in the Courts | |
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| Women as Judicial Law Clerks | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Photo Credits | |
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| Index | |