Sexism in politics / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Christine Zuchora-Walske.
Title:
Sexism in politics / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Christine Zuchora-Walske.
ISBN:
9781532151989
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2018]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
"That highest and hardest glass ceiling" -- Women in early US politics -- Women in twentieth-century politics -- Where women stand today -- Women running for office -- Modern sexism in US politics -- Double standards -- The effect of women in office -- Achieving parity.
Summary:
Highlights the different ways in which sexism manifests in politics. Examines the overt and subtle ways women are marginalized, stereotyped, or discriminated against due to gender, and the deeply entrenched societal gender norms that still persist. Each chapter provides discussion questions, and sidebars appear throughout the book offering small anecdotes. Includes a section at the end about how things are improving and the individuals and groups pushing for change.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
8-12.
Audience:
1070 Lexile.
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