Abstract
The relationship between social movements and Congress is a complex one which is not well understood. In this longitudinal study of congressional treatment of women's issues, we observe high levels of congressional action during periods when there is a mobilized women's movement compared with limited activity in non-movement periods. By contrasting bill introductions and the passage of laws, we attempt to specify Congress's role in responding to the presence of a social movement. We find little evidence that Congress systematically distorts the priorities of movements, but many indications that it controls the pace and timing of changes in policy.
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