본 간행물은 자신들이 정치와 행정에 참여하여 변화를 이룩할 수 있다고 믿었으며 그 목표를 위해 변혁을 실천한 여성들의 이야기를 담고 있다. 이들은 선거에 출마하고 영향력 있는 정책입안자로 활동하는 동시에 선출직 공직자들을 상대로 자신들의 명분을 지지해줄 것을 설득하는 분야에서 경험을 쌓아왔다.
This publication offers the stories of women who believed that they could make a difference by participating in politics and government, and forged ahead to do so. They have acquired experience in running for election, being an effective policymaker, and in persuading elected officials to support their cause.

“Introduction
Women and Leadership: A “Seismic Change”
Politician by Choice: Three Who Faced the Voters
You Try to Be Part of Change
Winning With Hard Work, Supportive Friends
Success Is the Best Revenge
Learning About Leadership on the Job
Women Judges: Pioneers at the Bench
An Activist’s Vocation: Social Justice, Equality
Helping Hands Train Women in Politics
League of Women Voters: Politics at the Grassroots Level
Getting Women “Ready to Run”
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