When Protest Makes Policy : How Social Movements Represent Disadvantaged Groups /

Weldon, S. Laurel.

When Protest Makes Policy : How Social Movements Represent Disadvantaged Groups / S. Laurel Weldon. - 1 online resource (243 pages). - CAWP series in gender and American politics . - CAWP series in gender and American politics. Book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-222) and index.

Introduction: movements, marginalization, and representation -- Representing women in democratic policy processes -- Social movements, representation, and family policy -- Intersectionality, labor, and representation in the 50 U.S. states -- Inclusion, identity, and women's movements: state policies on violence against women of color -- Women's movements, representation, and civil society -- The advocacy state.

Open Access

9780472026371




Feminism--United States.
Social movements--Political aspects--United States.
Feminism--Political aspects.
Social movements--Political aspects.


Electronic books.

HM881 / .W45 2011

303.48/4082