From Suffrage to the Senate: America's Political Women: an Encyclopedia of Leaders, Causes & Issues - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1642650978 ISBN 13 : 9781642650976

Editeur : H.W. Wilson Publishing Co., 2020

Synopsis

From Grey House Publishing Website "This dynamic two-volume reference work explores American women's path to political power and social equality from the struggle for the right to vote and the abolition of slavery to the first African American woman in the U.S. Senate and beyond. It is undeniable that women's participation in government and politics is a classic rags-to-riches story, and an ongoing one at that. From the earliest days of our nation's formation, women have struggled and fought for greater participation and consideration in the political arena. Historically thought of and treated as second-class citizens, many intelligent, brave, and persistent women have contributed to the breaking down of barriers keeping women from realizing their true potential as an informed, powerful, and active force in American society and politics. Today, twenty-five women Senators and 102 women Representatives serve in Congress, more than ever before. The women of the 116th Congress add more than gender diversity: they add racial diversity. Twenty-two women are black, thirteen are Latina, eight are Asian Pacific Islander, two are Native American, one is Middle Eastern/North African, and one is multi-racial. The total number of women in Congress tops at 127, thus setting a new record for women's participation in government."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1642650978
• ISBN 13: 9781642650976
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 800
• Éditeur: O'Dea Suzanne
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible