Gender and Socialization to Power and PoliticsRita Mae Kelly Psychology Press, 1986 - 91 pages This thought-provoking book illustrates how the interaction of childhood socialization and the reality of the adult woman's life produces variations in political attitudes and in perceptions of available options for political behavior. Important suggestions for facilitating resocialization to feminism and increasing political participation are included. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Predisposition in the Learning of Feminist Attitudes | 11 |
Life Space and Gender Politics in an East Texas Community | 27 |
Political | 51 |
Questions About Women and Politics | 79 |
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