women legislators

Profiles the life and career of early twentieth-century political activist and first woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Jeannette Rankin.

An illustrated biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton that covers her family, activism, education, career in politics, roles as first lady of Arkansas and the United States, and other related topics.

Presents the story of Malalai Joya, an outspoken activist from Afghanistan who stood up to defy the male-dominated society and the ruling Taliban in order to education women and girls.

A brief biography of the personal and professional life and career of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.

Examines the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, discussing her childhood, family, education, marriage to former president Bill Clinton, political success, and other related topics.

Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

A profile of Hillary Rodham Clinton, discussing her midwestern girlhood, the development of her religious faith and political ideals, her education, her marriage to Bill Clinton, and her strengths and weaknesses as a politician and presidential candidate.

Presents the stories of two women, Jeannette Rankin of Montana and Patsy Mink of Hawaii, who blazed a path for women in politics and made careers for themselves in the political world.

Examines the life and achievements of North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole, discussing her childhood and education, legal career, marriage to Senator Bob Dole, her work as Labor Secretary and president of the Red Cross, and her unsuccessful bid for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.