Candidates, Rights, and Gender in 2016 Politics

This chapter explores the positions of major candidates in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on significant health and human rights issues, examining the evolution of their stances influenced by political funding and public opinion. It also investigates the implications of a female candidate's potential presidency on women's roles in global governance, highlighting the complexities of female leadership through the case of Hillary Clinton. Additionally, the chapter discusses the intersection of feminist theory with security studies, emphasizing the need for inclusive discourse on women's issues in policy-making.