Women as Political Change Agents: From the late 1800's to the Present

Jeanne Kohl-Wells

Sunday, October 30, 2pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

What sparked decisions by Washington state women in the 19th and 20th centuries to buck societal norms and laws to pursue political leadership roles?

What fueled their confidence and abilities to push for change in attitudes and practices associated with women's roles?

In this thought-provoking presentation, King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles examines what and who have played parts in the development and influence of women's leadership roles, historically and in modern times.