Christina Wolbrecht Livres

Focusing on the evolution of women's rights in the political landscape, this book examines the roles of political parties and their positions on women's issues. It highlights significant changes over time and analyzes the impact of these shifts on policy and societal attitudes. Recognized for its contributions to the field, it received the prestigious Leon D. Epstein Outstanding Book Award, showcasing its importance in understanding the intersection of gender and politics.

The book explores the evolving positions of the Republican and Democratic parties on women's rights over the last fifty years, revealing a significant shift from the 1950s, when Republicans were more favorable, to the sharp polarization of the early 1980s. It examines party platforms, presidential actions, and congressional behavior to analyze how public debate and policy on issues like the Equal Rights Amendment and abortion rights have been influenced by party dynamics. Wolbrecht aims to explain the underlying factors behind this realignment.

A Century of Votes for Women examines how women voted in the first 100 years of suffrage. Challenging the idea of 'the woman voter', the authors trace how the press, politicians, and scholars have described women voters and how different groups of women actually voted across a momentous century.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of women's voting behaviors in presidential elections following the suffrage movement. It examines the challenges and triumphs women faced as they engaged in the electoral process for the first time, highlighting their evolving political identities and the societal impact of their participation. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on the significance of women's ballots in shaping democracy and the ongoing struggle for equal representation in politics.