“The Goal is Human Rights as Women’s Rights”

Abstract

Women who stood in the shadow of great men are reflected upon as independent personalities in this book by Gisela Notz. They, who had always made history, remained in the background for too long. The historian and social scientist Gisela Notz brings them to light and provides the opportunity for them to speak. She has hereby succeeded in creating an important foundational work with concrete biographical stories of 26 women. The author deals with the breaches in their biographies and touches upon the weaknesses of Social Democratic women’s politics. This book can not only be recommended to younger women, but can also familiarize experienced women with the decisive societal circumstances and enrich them with the personal acquaintances made with these female politicians.