I. Political Representation

A. Are Women Unique as Representatives?

II. Political Insiders: How Do Men and Women Differ?

A. Ideology and Attitudes
B. "Styles" of Political Behavior
C. Policy Priorities

III. How Effectively Do Women Stand for Women's Interests?

A. The Role of a Women's Caucus in Facilitating Legislation for Women
B. The Difficulty in Defining "Women's Interests"

IV. Seasoned Outsiders: Women as Political Activists and Agitators

V. The Politics of Direct Action and Community Organizing

A. Case #1: Increasing Funding for Public Education in Emerson, Massachusetts
B. Case #2: MADRE: An International Human Rights Organization
C. Case #3: New Right Women Fighting to Preserve Traditional Gender Roles
D. Case #4: Women's EDGE: Trade is a Woman's Issue

VI. International Agreements and Gender Equality

A. Rating the United States on Progress Toward Gender Equality
B. CEDAW: Establishing an International Standard for Women's Equality

VII. Conclusion