Exploring Gender, Leadership, and the Challenges Facing Women in Politics

09/11/2024 7 min
Exploring Gender, Leadership, and the Challenges Facing Women in Politics

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Megan Lynch sits down with Diana B. Carlin, Professor Emerita of Communication at Saint Louis University and author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women. Together, they explore the unique challenges women face on the path to political leadership, including the role of societal biases and gender expectations that often shape public perception. The discussion covers Kamala Harris’s campaign, the historical struggles of women in politics, and international perspectives on gender equity in leadership.