Women in Politics (Current Controversies)

This volume explores issues related to women in politics, including whether women have made gains in U.S. politics, the status of women in world politics, whether women's participation in politics improves politics and how women can be encouraged to participate in politics. Each chapter asks a relevant question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into "yes" and "no" categories. This format provides readers with a concise view of different opinions on each topic. Contains an extensive bibliography.