Sexism in Politics
Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices. Features include a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Sexism in Politics
Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices. Features include a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Sexism in Politics

Sexism in Politics

Sexism in Politics

Sexism in Politics

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Overview

Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices. Features include a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781532113109
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 12/15/2017
Series: Being Female in America
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 9.25(w) x 6.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 13 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 "That Highest and Glass Ceiling" 4

Chapter 2 Women in Early us Politics 14

Chapter 3 Women in Twentieth-Century Politics 24

Chapter 4 Where Women Stand Today 42

Chapter 5 Women Running For Office 50

Chapter 6 Modern Sexism in us Politics 60

Chapter 7 Double Standards 70

Chapter 8 The Effect of Women in Office 80

Chapter 9 Achieving Parity 88

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About The Authors 112

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