Women And Politics (New Directions in Political Behavior)

The second volume in the New Directions in Political Behavior series, Women and Politics brings two perspectives on equality for women to the forefront: the legal doctrine, emphasizing gender neutrality; and the fairness doctrine, recognizing the differences between men and women. In-depth analysis combined with a clear presentation of theory and history motivates students to think critically about the challenges faced by women, past and present.

• A chapter on women's political participation focuses on women as "insiders" and "outsiders," and three separate chapters on policy examine education, economic equality, and fertility and family issues.
• Encountering the Controversies of Equality boxes use various perspectives to present key issues, cases, and controversies relating to gender equality and offer questions for discussion.
• The text-specific web site provides Paths to Action, a feature detailing ways in which students can become involved in the pursuit of gender equality.