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Conservative Women

A History of Women and the Conservative Party, 1874–1997

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  • © 1998

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  1. G. E. Maguire

    1. University of Paris XII-Val de Marne, Paris, France

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Part of the book series: St Antony's Series (STANTS)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 1-2

  3. Before the Vote

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 3-3
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    2. Women in the Political Background

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 5-26

    3. The Primrose League

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 27-48

    4. The Conservative Party and the Campaign for Women’s Suffrage

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 49-69

  4. The Beginning of Overt Political Power

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
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    2. The Party Mobilizes for Women

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 73-95

    3. From Domesticity to War, 1928–45

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 96-115

  5. Women and the Postwar Conservative Party

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
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    2. The Conservative Party and Women Voters, 1945–75

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 119-139

    3. Women in the Conservative Party Organization, 1945–75

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 140-163

    4. Conservative Women in Parliament, 1945–75

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 164-183

    5. A Woman Leader and Beyond, 1975–97

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 184-201

    6. Conclusion

      • G. E. Maguire
      Pages 202-206

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 207-242
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About this book

The primary objective of Maguire's study is to consider the evolution of women's role in the Conservative Party since the time of Disraeli and try to assess whether it has always been one of progress. To do this she examines not only the attitude of women to the party and the official attitude of the party towards women but also the degree of acceptance that Conservative men have shown towards women members. It considers women at all levels, from that of the voter to the grassroots organization to national politics.

Reviews

'Maguire's entertaining analysis of the contribution of women to the Conservative party is an easy read...good on statistical fact...The quotes are lively and evocative.' - Ann Widdecombe, The Sunday Times

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Paris XII-Val de Marne, Paris, France

    G. E. Maguire

About the author

G.E. MAGUIRE studied at St Antony's College, Oxford where she received a doctorate in Modern British History. From 1990-93 she taught at the University of Paris-Sorbonne, and is currently Lecturer in British Studies at the University of Paris XII-Val de Marne. She is also the author of Anglo-American Policy towards the Free French, an analysis of relations between the two major western allies and Charles de Gaulle's movement during World War II.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Conservative Women

  • Book Subtitle: A History of Women and the Conservative Party, 1874–1997

  • Authors: G. E. Maguire

  • Series Title: St Antony's Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230376120

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: G. E. Maguire 1998

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-68695-9Published: 17 August 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-40079-9Published: 17 August 1998

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37612-0Published: 17 August 1998

  • Series ISSN: 2633-5964

  • Series E-ISSN: 2633-5972

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 242

  • Topics: History of Britain and Ireland, Political Science, Modern History, Gender Studies

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