George W. Bush and the War on Women: Turning Back the Clock on Progress

by Barbara Finlay

This book takes a devastating look at the actions and policies of the George W. Bush administration in terms of their impact on women in the United States and abroad. Surprisingly, this is a largely ignored aspect of Bush's presidency, even though his policies have in many ways reversed or inhibited women's progress over the past three decades.

While the media have focused on his opposition to abortion, Bush's less-publicized anti-feminist agenda has in fact been much more extensive. He has opposed women's interests in multiple ways, from shutting down women's offices in the government to de-funding programs that assist women, from opposing global women's rights treaties to supporting anti-feminist organizations. Contrary to his public claims that 'W stands for Women,' his policies, appointments and actions reveal a strongly patriarchal bent. This book also includes a chapter on the negative effects on women of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Stefka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not an easy read on several levels. First, it is written in a very dry, confusing style. Second, it will make you so angry that you have to put it down. It is amazing and frightening to learn how much power the President has to control multiple facets of life. You will be shocked to learn all the details.

[Heather Kidder]

I flipped through this at the bookstore the other day and was amazed at all the things I've missed over the years and I'd like to think I stay pretty on top of womens choice legislation.