Parliament’s War of Words: Women in Power, with Mary Beard, Rachel Reeves and Sandip Verma
Intelligence Squared
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The Toxic Terrain of Women in Politics
This chapter examines the disproportionate abuse faced by women in politics, particularly online, spotlighting instances of violence and the need for responsible political leadership. It discusses the decline in civility and the normalization of aggressive rhetoric in political discourse, reflecting on how this affects female politicians' authority and communication styles. The chapter also highlights the powerful emotional expressions of leaders like Greta Thunberg, stressing the importance of balancing emotion with reason in political discussions.
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