Chapter 15 Objectives for Student Learning

Women and Politics

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  • Explain some reasons that have been given to account for women’s lesser involvement in politics.
  • List the arguments for gender inequality that John Stuart Mill refuted in his essay “The Subjugation of Women.”
  • Describe the main beliefs and accomplishments of early feminism (that is, social or maternal feminism).
  • List some major accomplishments of the women’s movement over the last few decades.
  • Discuss in detail the 1929 Persons case and the legacy of the decision.
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