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Peer reviewedHallowell, Ann – Rural Sociology, 1987
Information about 50 small-town governments in rural Vermont was analyzed to determine women's participation in town government. Results included the finding that percentage of offices held by women decreased as town size increased. Data suggested that women became politically active out of necessity and filled offices that reflected their…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Size, Elections, Females
Download full textGoreham, Gary A.; And Others – 1987
A model was developed to explore the relationship between the personal characteristics of rural community residents, their social involvement, and their social awareness. Specific personal characteristic variables were educational level, gender, gross family income, and marital status. Social involvement variables were personal impact of farm…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Change, Community Organizations, Individual Characteristics
