This book takes a devastating look at the actions and policies of the
George W. Bush administration in terms of their impact on women in the
United States and abroad. Surprisingly, this is a largely ignored
aspect of Bush's presidency, even though his policies have in many
ways reversed or inhibited women's progress over the past three
decades. While the media have focused on his opposition to abortion,
Bush's less-publicized anti-feminist agenda has in fact been much more
extensive. He has opposed women's interests in multiple ways, from
shutting down women's offices in the government to de-funding programs
that assist women, from opposing global women's rights treaties to
supporting anti-feminist organizations. Contrary to his public claims
that 'W stands for Women,' his policies, appointments and actions
reveal a strongly patriarchal bent. This book also includes a chapter
on the negative effects on women of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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ISBN
9781848130999
Publisert
2017
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Zed Books
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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