The Cultural Matrix seeks to unravel an American paradox: the socioeconomic crisis and social isolation of disadvantaged black youth; on the one hand; and their extraordinary integration and prominence in popular culture on the other. This interdisciplinary work explains how a complex matrix of cultures influences black youth.
#725887 in Books Fitzpatrick Ellen 2016-02-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.20 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 067408893X336 pagesThe Highest Glass Ceiling Women s Quest for the American Presidency
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A keen look at a timely issueBy Jon HuntWith Hillary Clinton in a good position to become the first woman nominated and/or elected president; author Ellen Fitzpatrick has written a timely offering on women in the past who have sought the highest office in the land. Her book; "The Highest Glass Ceiling"; provides a look at three women...Victoria Woodhull; Margaret Chase Smith and Shirley Chisholm....all who ran for president.The book starts off with a bang. Woodhull; a successful businesswoman; propelled herself into an unlikely race. Not even of the minimum age to become president under the Constitution and running nearly fifty years before women could vote; Woodhull; nonetheless forged ahead in her quest. As with Chase Smith and Chisholm; it's interesting to note that women often were much more opposed to their candidacies than were men. Fast forward to Margaret Chase Smith who entered politics upon her husband's death and served Maine as both a Congresswoman and a Senator for over three decades. Her rise to stardom occurred over a long period of time; but she was no less a rebel than Woodhull or Chisholm; taking courage to denounce her Senate colleague; Joe McCarthy. But Chisholm was the real firebrand...not only being a woman but also black; Chisholm lit a torch that made history.Fitzpatrick ends with an epilogue that discusses Hillary Clinton in her current race. It's a great way to finish a terrific book and I highly recommend "The Highest Glass Ceiling" for its depth and timeliness.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Informative and very timelyBy Barbara J. HoosFound this book interesting; well researched and very engaging. I learned so much about the women described in the book as well as about the history of women in politics. Very relevant on today's election environment. I highly ecommend it.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. An Eye-Popping; Jaw-Dropping Page TurnerBy J. HirschThe only time I could put this book down was when I needed to process the horrifying ways in which history repeats itself. Margaret Chase Smith dealing with Senator Joseph McCarthy is eerily similar to what's going on today with right wing bullies. And what Shirley Chisholm put up with; both from feminism's leading lights as well as Richard Nixon's dirty tricksters will take your breath away.
