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Ervin, Keona K. 2017. Gateway to Equality: Black Women and the Struggle for Economic Justice in St. Louis. University Press of Kentucky. Retrieved from JSTOR.


 * Notes: This book delves into the historical struggle of Black women in St. Louis for economic justice, shedding light on their contributions to the city's political landscape and social movements. Understanding this context is crucial for comprehending the challenges faced by women, particularly Black women, in St. Louis politics.

Ervin, Keona K. 2015. “FOR DIGNITY AND POWER: Black Women’s Political Leadership in Postwar St. Louis.” Journal of Civil and Human Rights 1, no. 2: 135–57. DOI: 10.5406/jcivihumarigh.1.2.0135.


 * Notes: This article examines the role of Black women in political leadership positions in postwar St. Louis, highlighting their efforts to gain power and influence in shaping the city's policies. It provides insights into the experiences and challenges faced by Black women leaders, contributing to a better understanding of women's participation in St. Louis politics.

Belanger, Elizabeth. 2018. “‘A Perfect Nuisance’ Working-Class Women and Neighborhood Development in Civil War St. Louis.” The Journal of the Civil War Era 8 (1): 32-63,171. Retrieved from ProQuest.


 * Notes: This article explores the role of working-class women in neighborhood development during the Civil War era in St. Louis. By analyzing their contributions to community-building efforts, it offers insights into the agency and activism of women in shaping local politics and social dynamics in St. Louis.

Belanger, Elizabeth. 2022. “Working-Class Mobility and Streetcar Politics in Reconstruction-Era St. Louis.” GeoHumanities 8 (1): 122–39. DOI: 10.1080/2373566X.2021.1965899.


 * Notes: This article examines the intersection of working-class mobility and streetcar politics in Reconstruction-era St. Louis, shedding light on how transportation infrastructure influenced the lives of women and their participation in public life. Understanding these historical dynamics is crucial for contextualizing women's experiences in St. Louis politics.

Dobkins, Linda Harris. 2012. “Politics, Economic Provisioning, and Suffrage in St. Louis: What Women Said, What Men Heard.” The American Journal of Economics and Sociology 71 (1): 54–76. DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.2011.00813.x.


 * Notes: This article analyzes the discourse surrounding women's suffrage in St. Louis, focusing on the perspectives of women and men regarding politics and economic provisioning. By examining these viewpoints, it offers insights into the gendered dynamics of political participation and decision-making in St. Louis.

Ervin, Keona K. 2015. “Breaking the ‘Harness of Household Slavery’: Domestic Workers, the Women’s Division of the St. Louis Urban League, and the Politics of Labor Reform during the Great Depression.” International Labor and Working-Class History 88 (October): 49–66. DOI: 10.1017/S0147547915000186.


 * Notes: This article explores the activism of domestic workers and the Women’s Division of the St. Louis Urban League during the Great Depression, focusing on their efforts to advocate for labor reform. By examining the role of women in these movements, it provides insights into their contributions to shaping labor politics in St. Louis.

Templeton, Alexis. 2020. “The Politics of Being a Queer Leader during the Ferguson Uprising.” American Ethnologist 47 (2): 162–65. DOI: 10.1111/amet.12894.


 * Notes: This article discusses the experiences of queer leaders during the Ferguson Uprising, highlighting the intersection of sexuality, gender, and politics in St. Louis. While not directly focused on women, it offers insights into the diverse identities and perspectives within St. Louis activism and politics.

Wade, Michelle L. 2020. “‘Let’s Not Get Sexist’ Women and Identity in Community Organizations.” Politics, Groups, and Identities 8 (2): 316–33. DOI: 10.1080/21565503.2018.1472017.


 * Notes: This article examines the intersection of gender and identity politics in community organizations, shedding light on the experiences of women activists and leaders. While not specific to St. Louis, it provides broader insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in grassroots political movements.