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This book addresses the central question of how right-wing women
navigate the cross-pressures between gender identity and political
ideology. The hope has always been that more women in politics
would lead to greater inclusion of women's voices and interests in
decision-making and policy. Yet this is not always the case; some
prominent conservative women such as Margaret Thatcher have
rejected the feminist label while others such as Angela Merkel have
reluctantly accepted it. Republican women in the U.S. Congress have
embraced social and economic policies contrary to what many
consider to be women's issues while EU Commission president Ursula
von der Leyen is a staunch supporter of feminist ideas. Other
conservative women, such as Marine LePen in France strategically
use feminist ideas to justify their conservative stances on
immigration. This brings up an interesting yet understudied
question: under what circumstances do conservative women become
feminist allies and when do they toe the party line? It is this
tension between women's political representation and conservatism
that this edited volume explores. The chapters in this book, except
for Chapter 3, were originally published as a special issue of
Journal of Women, Politics & Policy.
A powerful exploration of the role of women in the Republican Party
that enhances readers' understanding of gender representation in
the GOP and suggests solutions to address the partisan gender gap.
Why is the Republican Party dominated by men to a far greater
extent than its primary rival? With literature on conservative
women in the United States still in its infancy, this book fills an
important gap. It does so by examining Republican women as distinct
from their male Republican and Democratic female counterparts and
also by exploring the shifting role of Republican women in their
party and in politics overall. The book brings those subjects
together in one volume that will provide fascinating reading to
students, scholars, and anyone else interested in U.S. politics.
The analysis is presented in four parts, beginning with a look at
the role of women as voters and activists in the GOP. The second
section explores the process of candidate emergence, tackling the
question as to why so few women run as Republicans and why those
who do are less successful than their Democratic female and
Republican male counterparts. In the third part, the contributors
shed light on Republican women in Congress and state legislatures
and their behavior as lawmakers. The final section assesses the
outcome of the 2016 election for Republican women in general and,
specifically, for Carly Fiorina, the only female candidate for the
Republican presidential nomination. Each section of the book
concludes with a short "guide to action" that takes the insights
set forth and applies them to suggest ways to promote a greater
involvement of women in the Republican Party. Analyzes the role of
women in the Republican Party, something that must be understood if
America is to achieve equal representation of women in the U.S.
Congress and state governments Fills an important gap in knowledge
regarding the presence and impact of women in the Republican Party
Suggests ways members of the Republican Party can remedy the
underrepresentation of women in their ranks Brings together
chapters contributed by leading experts in the field of women and
politics
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