Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781682262160)

Celebrating the centenary of women legislators' membership in the Arkansas General Assembly, Stateswomen shines a light on the women who have served as some of the state's central decision makers. Drawing on documentary research and oral histories, Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen A. Smith present lively, concise biographies for the nearly 150 women legislators who have served in the general assembly to date, chronicling their personal histories, volunteer work and social activism, and legislative victories. In a probing introduction, the authors examine the neglected role of women in Arkansas political history alongside the "long history of resistance to full citizenship rights for women in Arkansas"--demonstrating that political representation is essential for improving opportunities in the wider society.

The first comprehensive study dedicated to these trailblazing Arkansas legislators, Stateswomen will surely inspire history buffs, community-minded citizens, and political hopefuls alike.


Author: Lindsley Armstrong Smith, Stephen a. Smith
ISBN-10: 1682262162
ISBN-13: 9781682262160
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2022
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 1.26d