Explore the effects women have had on Congress!Containing vital insights into the role women play in Congress, Women and Congress: Running, Winning, and Ruling is a unique look into the political standing of female candidates and congresswomen. Chapters written by noted political scientists consider the challenges of being a congresswoman in the male-dominated political arena, illustrate the fundamental and advanced techniques vital to winning an election, and show how congresswomen have been most effective once in office.Women and Congress brings you thoughtful discussions of:
- how campaign finance, speaking on the floor, introducing new legislation, and political action committees have contributed to the success of women politicians
- the effect of media on election outcomes, including the media’s portrayal of women and the ways female candidates present themselves to the media
- discrimination against women in media coverage
- differences in the ways Democratic and Republican women view political issues
- the political glass ceiling (how incumbency, gender, and strategy play a role in elections)
- and much more!
- ISBN10 0789016702
- ISBN13 9780789016706
- Publish Date 6 June 2002 (first published 23 May 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 214
- Language English