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Penis Politics

The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

CHAPTER

Masculinity, Power, and Politics

This chapter explores the connection between masculinity, power, and politics, discussing how leaders, particularly strongmen, use their masculinity to sell authoritarian politics and avoid compromise. It also examines the challenges faced by women in politics, including the expectations and biases around likability, and the nuanced difference between running for president and other offices.

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