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How the media is sexist towards women political leaders

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Women politicians have long experienced sexist coverage from the media. Reflecting from her personal stories and her doctoral research, political scientist Blair Williams examines five key gendered tropes used by the media. Blair asks that we change the way we engage with the media to create a fairer society for all.

Women politicians have long experienced sexist coverage from the media. Reflecting from her personal stories and her doctoral research, political scientist Blair Williams examines five key gendered tropes used by the media. Blair asks that we change the way we engage with the media to create a fairer society for all.

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