Through a Network of Women's Clubs, Temperance Associations, and Social

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Through a network of women's clubs, temperance associations, and social reform organizations, women exerted a growing influence on public affairs.

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others or the course of events.

Leadership

“The process of influencing the activities of an organized group in its efforts toward goal setting and goal achievement” (Stogdill, 1950, p. 3).

Mobilization of Bias

The process by which the interests of certain groups are prioritized or favored in society or organizations through the control of norms, agendas, and beliefs.

Public Consideration

The act of taking into account the welfare, opinions, or needs of the general public or community in decision making.