Female president Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““And on that fundamental question of whether it would be good to see a woman—any woman, not just me—become President, the electorate is deeply, depressingly divided. A 2014 Pew Research Center poll found that 69 percent of Democratic women and 46 percent of Democratic men (not terrible, but you can do better than that, Democratic men!) said they hoped to see a female President in their lifetime, but only 20 percent of Republican women and only 16 percent of Republican men did. In 2008, researchers found that more than a quarter of the population expressed anger or upset feelings at the mere thought of a female President.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Societal views on female leadership are sharply divided, with notable gender and party differences in support.
In simple terms: Support for women leaders varies by gender and party.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive dialogue to bridge political gaps.
Themes
gender equality
political division
leadership
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voter education
- campaign strategy
- community forums
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social psychology
political science
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can reduce partisan gender bias?
- How can media reshape perceptions of female leaders?
A Different Perspective
Deep divisions may resist quick change.
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