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Gender Conflict in Congress
Climbing the Hill
Gender Conflict in Congress
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Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. It traces the difficult history of women in Congress, their slow and painful path to political power and their hopes and fears of today. It presents a comprehensive analysis of women's success at the polls and within the congressional hierarchy—legislatively, politically, and socially. Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the old boy network. The book's comprehensive coverage is unique and up-to-date and will be of interest to scholars, students, and interested layreaders.
Table of Contents
Humble Beginnings
A Promise Denied
Beyond a Single Term
New Deal Women
Women's Rights
Public Health, Consumer Affairs, and the Environment
A Losing Cause?
A Second Wind
The Emerging Female Leadership
The Decade of the Woman
Building the Foundation
The Losers
The Legacy of 1992
Fundraising: Changes Over the Years
Changing Attitudes
Women versus Women
The New Congressional Woman
Aspiring to Power
Committee Power
Congressional Leadership
The Women's Caucus
Joining the Team
Family Problems
Women's Legislation
The Modern Legislative Agenda
Congressional Staff
Background
Springboard to Election
The Power of Staff
A New Era: Less Government, Less Staff
Problems in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment
Conclusion
Prognosis
Selected Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Feb 16 1996 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9780275949143 |
| Imprint | Praeger |
| Dimensions | 235 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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