Climbing the Hill
Subtitle: gender conflict in Congress
By: Karen Foerstel and Herbert N. Foerstel.
Contributors: Foerstel, Herbert N.
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Westport, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
Subjects: United States. Congress -- Officials and employees; Women in politics -- United States; Women legislators -- United States; Sex discrimination against women -- United States
Description: Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. It traces the difficult history of women in Congress, their slow and painful path to political power, and their hopes and fears of today. It presents a comprehensive analysis of women's success at the polls and within the congressional hierarchy - legislatively, politically, and socially.

Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the "old boy" network. The book's comprehensive coverage is unique and up-to-date and will be of interest to scholars, students, and interested layreaders.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-192) and index.