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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Women, Ambition, and Running for Office

Sep 6, 2018
Author Jo Piazza joins the hosts to discuss her new book on women running for office. Topics covered include challenges and bias against women in politics, unfair double standards, lack of representation in media, the influence of Trump, the perception vs reality of ambitious women, imposter syndrome, and the impact of political decisions on personal lives.
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  • Women running for office face unfair gendered expectations and scrutiny over their appearance and likability.
  • Media perpetuates stereotypes and biases in politics by focusing on women candidates' appearance rather than their qualifications.

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The Challenges of Women Running for Office

The podcast episode explores the challenges that women face when running for political office. It highlights the unfair and gendered expectations placed on female candidates, such as the need to be likable and the scrutiny over their appearance. The episode discusses examples of sexist treatment in politics, such as the media focusing on a female candidate's clothing or appearance, and the double standard women face in terms of ambition and likability. It also touches on the divide between rural and urban America and the importance of understanding different perspectives in order to create meaningful change.

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