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ERIC Number: EJ627268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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Women, Politics, Elections, and Citizenship.
Webster, Gerald R.
Journal of Geography, v99 n1 p1-10 Jan-Feb 2000
Outlines the historical development of women's legal and political status in the United States, focusing on suffrage, the three "waves" of women's movements, and access to elected office. Discusses three impediments of electing women candidates to public office: (1) solidarity; (2) political culture; and (3) the impact of the single-member district. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Elections, Feminism, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Political Candidates, Social Influences, Social Studies, United States History, Womens History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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