Angels in the Machinery: Gender in American Party Politics from the Civil War to the Progressive Era
A historical study of how gender influenced American party politics from the Civil War to the Progressive Era, exploring campaigns, organization, and shifting norms.
About This Book
Angels in the Machinery examines the role of gender in shaping American party politics from the Civil War through the Progressive Era.
The book analyzes how ideas about masculinity and femininity influenced political campaigns, party organization, and public debate.
It highlights the participation of women in political culture and the ways parties responded to shifting gender norms.
The study draws on a wide range of sources to show how gender remained central to political identity and strategy during this period.
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