On Account of Sex: The Politics of Women's Issues, 1945-1968"On Account of Sex is required reading for historians, political scientists, legislators and citizens who wish to influence the shaping of feminist public policy."—Linda Kerber, author of Women of the Republic "Cynthia Harrison has written a splendid book—a fine combination of balanced historical narrative, penetrating social analysis, and provocative "nose-under-the-tentflap" political conclusions. It must be added to the list of indispensable works on women's politics and issues."—James MacGregor Burns, Williams College |
Contents
The Equal Rights Amendment and | 3 |
An Alternative to | 24 |
Equal | 39 |
Women | 52 |
PART TWO MOVING AGAIN | 69 |
Compromise | 89 |
The PCSW versus the ERA | 109 |
The PCSW and a Unified Agenda for Womens | 138 |
A Model for Action | 169 |
A New Womens Movement | 192 |
CONCLUSION Political Strategies and Outcomes | 211 |
the Presidents Commission on | 225 |
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