Has the increased number of women in political office affected public policy? Are women paid fairly in the workplace? Has globalization been good for women?
Issues in Women and Politics, a new addition to CQ Press’s proven series of readers based on selections from CQ Researcher, takes up these and other compelling questions. With up-to-date coverage of ten women's rights and gender issues, each selection shows students how policy is made and implemented and incorporates voices from key players in the debates. CQ Researcher articles are extensively researched and include current analysis as well as substantial background information. The perfect fit for a women in American politics course, this collection lays the groundwork for lively classroom discussion. Essays include a pro/con box, chronology, bibliography, photos, charts, graphs, and maps.
Covering twelve hot topics, each selection explores who the key players are, what’s at stake, and explains why recognizing past and current developments is so crucial to the future. Essays include a pro/con box, chronology, bibliography, photos, charts, graphs, and maps.