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This book examines the emergence of gender consciousness among women as a significant force in American politics. The author bases her argument on an in-depth empirical analysis of data derived from the U.S. biennial National Election studies of 1974 to 1984, the year of the emergence of the so-called gender gap. The author discusses the fact that while feminism is central to womens' political orientation, the simple awareness of gender differences and group consciousness is a powerful force of change

Questionnaires completed by 240 U of South Carolina students are used to examine sex differences in political orientation, particularly with respect to party identification & policy preferences. Findings reveal significant gender differences in Rs' political orientations, although race is also influential. Results are discussed from a socialization perspective. 3 Tables, 1 Appendix, 35 References. Modified HA

Contents: The early history: placement on public agendas; Policy consolidation and incremental change; Measures of maternal health care policy effectiveness; Contemporary policy developments and implications for the future.

Using data from a 3-wave panel study of 45 F participants in a public leadership education program at Rutgers U in 1981, both the impact of earlier socialization patterns on adult attitudes toward feminism, & the impact of participation in the public leadership program on change in those attitudes, are assessed. Feminism indicators of the Michigan Center for Political Studies were used; there were 2 control groups. Findings from a path analysis of socialization contexts & attitudes support a concept of resocialization wherein adult socialization contexts can be seen as the stimuli for a significant enhancement of women's politicization. 2 Tables, 1 Figure. Modified HA