How women legislate
By: Sue Thomas.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
Subjects: Women in politics -- United States; Women legislators -- United States
Description: The number of women in public office increased dramatically in recent elections, especially in state legislatures where one-fifth of the seats are now held by women. How Women Legislate offers a uniquely comprehensive and timely study of the effects women have had on legislation and the lawmaking process, analyzing the differences between women's and men's backgrounds before entering public office, and differences in their agendas, priorities, working styles, and leadership once they are in office. Arguing that there is a significant difference in legislative outcomes when the number of women in a given legislature reaches a certain threshold, the author provides one of the first analyses of the overall effects of women on the laws that are passed and on the way legislative business is done.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-200) and index.