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. A largely ignored aspect of his presidency, Bush's policies and actions 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. 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. the author argues that Bush has opposed women's interests in multiple ways.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Stefka]

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.