Han, Lori Cox 1966-

Women, power, and politics : the fight for gender equality in the United States/ Lori Cox Han (Chapman University), Caroline Heldman (Occidental College) - First edition - xvi, 330 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface -- Introduction: women, power, and politics -- The women's rights movement in the United States -- The many faces of feminism -- Gender representations in popular culture -- Women as political participants -- Women as political candidates -- Women as legislators -- Women as executive leaders -- Women in the judiciary -- Public policy : economic rights -- Public policy : reproductive rights -- Public policy : gendered violence -- Selected bibliography -- Index

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Women's rights--History.--United States
Feminism--History.--United States
Women--Political activity--United States.
Political leadership--United States.


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