The Political Consequences of Motherhood

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Political Science, Government
Cover of the book The Political Consequences of Motherhood by Jill Greenlee, University of Michigan Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jill Greenlee ISBN: 9780472120208
Publisher: University of Michigan Press Publication: May 8, 2014
Imprint: University of Michigan Press Language: English
Author: Jill Greenlee
ISBN: 9780472120208
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication: May 8, 2014
Imprint: University of Michigan Press
Language: English

American political activists and candidates have used motherhood to rally women’s interest, support, and participation throughout American history. Jill S. Greenlee investigates the complex relationship between motherhood and women’s political attitudes. Combining a historical overview of the ways motherhood has been used for political purposes with recent political opinion surveys and individual-level analysis, she explains how and when motherhood shapes women’s thoughts and preferences. 

Greenlee argues that two mechanisms account for the durability of motherhood politics. First, women experience attitudinal shifts when they become mothers. Second, “mother” is a broad-based identity, widely shared and ideologically unconstrained, that lends itself to appeals across the political spectrum to build support for candidates and policy issues.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

American political activists and candidates have used motherhood to rally women’s interest, support, and participation throughout American history. Jill S. Greenlee investigates the complex relationship between motherhood and women’s political attitudes. Combining a historical overview of the ways motherhood has been used for political purposes with recent political opinion surveys and individual-level analysis, she explains how and when motherhood shapes women’s thoughts and preferences. 

Greenlee argues that two mechanisms account for the durability of motherhood politics. First, women experience attitudinal shifts when they become mothers. Second, “mother” is a broad-based identity, widely shared and ideologically unconstrained, that lends itself to appeals across the political spectrum to build support for candidates and policy issues.

More books from University of Michigan Press

Cover of the book Discipline and Desire by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Gender in Campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Star Worlds by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book The Stuff of Fiction by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Gendering Politics by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book The Urban Voter by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Ushering in a New Republic by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Realism and Institutionalism in International Studies by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Michigan Government, Politics, and Policy by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Play Redux by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book A Setting For Excellence, Part II by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Marx Went Away--But Karl Stayed Behind by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book Good for the Jews by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book The Primary Rules by Jill Greenlee
Cover of the book A Century of November by Jill Greenlee
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy