In March 2017, Nevada surprised the rest of the country by suddenly ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, thirty-five years after the deadline had passed. The ERA is now just two states short of total ratification.

Two states and a legacy of shame are standing between American women and full equality.

She the People takes on the campaign for change by offering a sweeping, highly illustrated, sometimes sarcastic look at women's rights and citizenship. Journalist, historian, and activist Jen Deaderick takes readers on a walk down the ERA's rocky road to become part of our Constitution. Divided into 12 historical periods between 1776 and today, each era highlights specific changes in the legal status of women along with the significant cultural and social influences of the time, so women's history is understood as an integral part of U.S. history, rather than a tangential sideline.

Clever and dynamic, She the People is informative, entertaining, and a vital reminder that women still aren't fully accepted as equal citizens in America.

About the Author

Jen Dederick has written about women and citizenship for The New York Times and has been featured in Refinery 29, Boston Globe, Thrillest, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Globe & Mail, and others. This Is her first book.

Rita Sapunor is an editor and artist in Oakland. Her work has appeared in New York magazine, Vice, and MTV.com, and other outlets.

Book Information
ISBN 9781580058711
Author Jen Deaderick
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Seal Press
Publisher Seal Press
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 176mm * 16mm