Women, Partisanship, and the Congress

Evans, J.

As women increasingly play a role and gain even greater prominence in congressional politics, they need to navigate the at times conflicting demands of loyalty to party culture, responsiveness to party leadership, political goals, and the need to get re-elected. Based on extensive interviews and historically informed, this book examines differences between Republican and Democratic political cultures, how these differences affect women members of congress as they pursue agendas and seek to bolster their electability, and the effectiveness of women within an institution traditionally dominated by men.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2005-05-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349529681

DOI: 10.1057/9781403978905

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 161