| ID | 168714 |
| Title Proper | Learning to “Play the Game as Men Do” |
| Other Title Information | How the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Brought Political Science to Women |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yanus, Alixandra B |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Much has been written about efforts to expand women’s social, cultural, and political representation, roles, and opportunities. However, as political scientists, we have done little to document the early history of incorporating women into the discipline. This article illustrates how the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) established the study of politics as an acceptable course of baccalaureate study for women: first, by crafting a model curriculum; second, by advocating for the creation of endowed chairs in political science at women’s colleges; and, third, by publishing in scholarly outlets. The GFWC’s efforts can be viewed as the first steps to the incorporation of women into the discipline—a question that continues to be the subject of much analysis and consternation by professional associations and the academic community.
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| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 52, No.4; Oct 2019: p. 659-662 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics 2019-12 52, 4 |
| Key Words | General Federation of Women ; Political Science to Women |