Breaking The Political Glass Ceiling: Women And Congressional Elections (Women In American Politics)

 Breaking the Political Glass Ceiling: Women and Congressional Elections (Women in American Politics) PDF ePub book

Why has the integration of women into Congress been so slow? Is there a "political glass ceiling" for women? Although women use the same strategic calculations as men to decide when to run, the decision regarding where to run is something else. While redistricting has increasingly protected incumbents, it also has the unintended consequence of shaping the opportunities for female candidates. The p...

Series: Women in American Politics
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (January 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415964733
ISBN-13: 978-0415964739
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Amazon Rank: 2961725
Format: PDF ePub fb2 djvu book

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Dr. Palmer was a professor of mine at American University and her book captivated my attention and opened my eyes to the many hurdles women in politics face. The many stories that her and Simon captured ever since women had been running for office we...



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ography and socio-economic profile of districts that elect women differ substantially from districts that elect men. With data on over 10,000 elections and 30,000 candidates from 1916 to the present, Palmer and Simon explore how strategy and the power of incumbency affect women’s decisions to run for office.Breaking the Political Glass Ceiling is the most comprehensive analysis of women in congressional elections available. The Second Edition is fully updated to reflect the pivotal 2006 mid-term elections, including Nancy Pelosi’s rise to Speaker of the House, Hillary Clinton’s bid for the presidency, and a record number of women serving as committee chairs. Additionally, the authors have created a website, found at politicsandwomen.com, to highlight key features of the book and provide updates throughout the election cycle.