How Women Has Impacted The State Of Texas

Texas political culture is one that can be described as a combination of three main ideas: individualistic, traditionalism and moralism. Considering Texas and its overwhelming 254 counties we can see these main ideas undoubtedly. The 254 counties each have their own general set of ideas, attitudes and beliefs. The whole state of Texas is simply not just considered individualistic, traditionalism, or moralism, it is considered all three. Individualistic, traditionalism and moralism are all strong values that coexist in our society and they all affect how we as the people live our lives. A political culture shapes a region’s politics.

In my opinion, Ms. Jordan opened doors for black women with her strong voice and fearlessness. Barbara Jordan pushed for legislation that effects every minority child in Texas. Ms. Jordan also helped employers with her minimum wage

During a time when women weren't known to have power, one woman stood out to me because she made such a huge impact on society. Dorothea Dix was an author, advocate, and reformer and she was known for her efforts to change how the mentally ill and prisoners were treated. She helped create institutions across the United States and Europe that would help change how people analyzed the mentally ill and prisoners. The reason for the creation of the institutes, was because she did research study, and found evidence that showed prisoners were neglected. That was not the only things Dorothea Dix had a desire to change. She also didn’t agree with the saying "people with mental disabilities cannot be cured or healed," but in fact her as individual proved that wrong. Growing up Dorothea had health issues that affected her working career and from her experience she formed a desire to help make a difference in others' lives. I view Dorothea Dix as a role model simply because I can relate to her when it comes to her view on the mentally ill. My brother underwent brain surgery which left him as being known as a person with mental disabilities.In today's society people are treated much different and less likely to be judged all thanks to Dorothea Dix. It amazes me how Dorothea Dix back in the 1860's still has an effect on today's society and how we view and treat the mentally ill. She not only brought awareness to the mentally ill and prisoner's but she also served in the Civil War as

Jordan was a brave woman. She was the first black woman to have a seat in the congress. She also was the first black woman to be elected to the Texas state senate. Jordan helped with the impeachment

I learned how Ida B. Wells-Barnett started her life. Born as a slave, orphaned at 16, she became a teacher to support her surviving brothers and sisters. With the difficult circumstances brought upon her, it took an amazing amount of determination for her to fight for black civil rights and women’s rights in the 19th century. In a more civilized age, it’s harder to witness the courage she represented for the disadvantaged.

Due to the civil rights battle in Texas, the face of politics was reformed. An era of conservatism was initiated within Texas politics. Previously, Democrats occupied all major state offices. By 1950 the momentum shifted. Allan Shiver’s governor election initiated the change. The change reached the presidency. Eisenhower became only the second Republican president to win the state’s Electoral College at the time. (Morris)

Ann Richards was a democratic, born September 1, 1933 in Lacy-Lakeview, Texas. She was an American politician with a very extensive background. In 1976 she became County Commissioner, Treasurer of State in1982 and the second female Governor of Texas in 1990. Richards made national headlines at the Democratic National Convention when she gave the keynote address in 1988. Making jokes about fellow Texan George H.W. Bush saying, "Poor George, he was born with a sliver foot in his mouth."( Richards 2). With her sense of humor and generous heart she broke barriers and empowered women and minorities to be leaders. Richards was a feminist with plans to break a

Although there have been several influential people in the world, the person that stood out to me most is Susan B. Anthony. Born in 1820, she was raised in a politically active family and was inspired to fight for women's rights while taking part in the Temperance Movement. Her work helped shape the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote. Susan b. Anthony’s strong belief in women's rights and how she takes initiative into turning her beliefs into a reality is extremely courageous and should be recognised by more people.

She was the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives and the first African American woman to deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. She originally wanted to attend the University of Texas but since it was so segregated she don’t not get admitted and chose Texas Southern University, majoring in political science and history.

The state is made up of different sectors all in existence and intertwined each other. The constitution serves many functions in the operations of the government and the life of the people governed. The document houses the rules of the land and the conditions governing the way the various sectors of the economy react and act in a mutual status. The constitution is the key to the viable existence of the people of Texas providing the fundamental rules and laws for the inception and operations of legal laws (Brown et al., 2014). Likewise, the constitution outlines the underlying breakdown of the way the individual powers and limits to the powers in place exist.

John Cornyn is the Senior Senator. He is a Republican and has served since November 30, 2002. The next election will be held in 2020 to elect a new Senior Senator. He was ranked as one of the most conservative U.S. Senators. He sponsored a bill so the police would be able to obtain DNA from anyone arrested or detained. He also voted for a constitutional ban on desecrating a flag and reauthorization of the Patriot Act and extending wiretapping. He voted to ban partial birth abortions. He also voted against the Affordable Care Act.

The limits of this proposal will encompass women between the ages of 18-64 living in the El Paso area. Language in legislation restricting reproductive health care is specifically targeted at women, so they will be the focus of this study. The Texas “Healthy Texas Women” Program defines women of reproductive age as women 18-64 (Texas Health and Human Services, n.d.). This standard will be used because “Healthy Texas Women” is the state Medicaid Program for women’s health, and was greatly impacted by funding cuts (White et al., 2012). The services provided by “Healthy Texas Women” also create a standard of reproductive care.

The state of Texas has a long and complicated political history. Texas is very unique in the aspect that it is the only state in the U.S to have once been its own country. This in turn makes the political history of the state of Texas very unique and interesting. In recent years the political stage in Texas has become the hot topic of not only the state, but the entire country. Gregg Abbot is the current governed of Texas, and the first of which to use a wheelchair since George Wallace of Alabama. Rick Perry the former governor of Texas, and Ted Cruz a state senator have both ran for the presidency in this past election. The 19th congressional district of Texas has quite a unique history as well. In 2003 the

In February of 2014, former Vermont Governor and Democratic National Committee chair, Howard Dean, sat down with hosts Gary Polland and David Jones for an interview. The 26 minute interview gives the audience insight into Texas politics, and Dean’s beliefs that Texas, a red state, will turn blue in the foreseeable future in order to satiate Texan’s demands for change.

Juanita Shanks was influential to Texas because of her role in civil rights and her involvement of the NAACP. “Shanks was a pivotal local, state, and regional organizer for the NAACP” (Venable). She was vastly determined about her work, and she wanted nothing more but equality for all people.