Title: Women for a change : a grassroots guide to activism and politics /
Authors: Zepatos, Thalia, 1955-; Kaufman, Elizabeth.
Publisher: Facts on File,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Women political activists Training of United States.; Politics, Practical United States; Women Political activity United States.; Political participation United States
Abstract: How to be an activist, a volunteer, a candidate, and how to run a winning campaign.
Contents: Ch. 1. Why Politics? -- Ch. 2. Removing Barriers to Activism -- Women Who Dare: Doreen DelBianco -- Ch. 3. The Women's Political Primer: Part I -- Women Who Dare: Margarita Vargas -- Ch. 4. The Women's Political Primer: Part II -- Women Who Dare: Genevieve Richards-Wright -- Ch. 5. Ten Tales of Political Activism: Take on the System, and Win! -- Ch. 6. "This Is a Fight for Health Care with Dignity" -- Organizing to Win -- Women Who Dare: Janet Robideau -- Ch. 7. Sharpen Your Activist Skills -- Women Who Dare: Rosalinda Lugo -- Ch. 8. Changing the World in One Hour per Week -- Women Who Dare: Evangeline Brown -- Ch. 9. Finding or Creating Your Niche -- Women Who Dare: Carrie Barnett -- Ch. 10. From Volunteer to New Career -- Women Who Dare: Tammy Greaton -- Ch. 11. Wanted: Candidates for a Change -- Women Who Dare: Lisa Jo Brown -- Ch. 12. Running a Winning Campaign -- Women Who Dare: Beverly Stein -- Ch. 13. Making Your Money Talk -- Women Who Dare: Nita Brueggeman -- Appendix: Directory of Organizations.