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Title: The New Feminized Majority
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| The New Feminized Majority by Paradigm Publishers Starry-eyed Cynic |
| In a time of pessimism, here are some grounds for optimism. A change in values is certainly a major step toward a change in social structure. Derber and Adam empirically show that woman are less likely to be militarist and competitive, more likely to look out for the welfare of the community. Under Republican regimes, these values get dismissed as soft and even unpatriotic, but this is precisely what Democrats must embrace if they want to present a real alternative. For Democrats, offering relief from the Republican aggressive foreign policy and an economic policy that sacrifices the majority for the very rich may be the only winning strategy. I urge everyone hoping for a glimpse of hope to get this book. |
| The New Feminized Majority by Paradigm Publishers Thought-provoking and clever |
| This book makes a powerful argument for the re-imagining of American politics. The authors' suggestions for the future of politics just may be the key to progressive change in America. |
| The New Feminized Majority by Paradigm Publishers very insightful! |
| This book could not come at a better time in American politics-Adams and Derber have started or atleast re-energized the discussion about the gendered nature of values and decisions as they relate to u.s. politics-it would be worthwhile for anyone looking to see an overhaul in washington to read this book and understand these social dynamics! |
| The New Feminized Majority by Paradigm Publishers Never ending cycle |
| Yep. The US gets comfortable enough to afford a little feminization, then we have a 9/11 type incident. And the cycle starts again. Wusses never learn. |
| The New Feminized Majority by Paradigm Publishers Product Description |
| Building beyond Lakoff's election-year best-seller, Don't Think of an Elephant, this new book shows how the values of American voters are dramatically shifting. With the arrival of the 2008 election year, a rising feminized majority made up of both women and men is emerging as the pivotal force in American politics. Emerging trends show these values are broadly progressive and address not just the needs of women but the general interests of society. They are held by women substantially more than by men but have become the values held by a majority of all voters, including millions of men. Like earlier eras in American history, such as the New Deal, the rise of the feminized majority today presents an opportunity for the Democrats to become the governing party for decades to come. Looking beyond the 2008 election, Adam and Derber describe a new political strategy that targets the feminized base and opens up a window for major social justice movements to make progressive change. Like Lakoff's, this striking new book perfectly timed for election year 2008 offers a new vocabulary for every citizen who wants to understand (and reimagine) American politics. It will intrigue and provoke readers, stirring new conversation among progressives and new insights for every citizen interested in politics, morality, religion, values, and social justice. |
