Palin, Ferraro, and the Politics of Gender

This chapter examines the cultural and political ramifications of Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy, comparing it to Geraldine Ferraro's historic bid in 1984. The discussion highlights how different media narratives and campaign strategies impacted perceptions of both candidates while critiquing the unequal scrutiny faced by women in politics. Through this analysis, the chapter emphasizes the importance of vetting processes and their role in shaping candidates' public images and electoral outcomes.