Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has more people than ever talking about the role of women in politics. But lost in that discussion is the fact that most women still don't see themselves as potential political candidates, and are still reluctant to pursue political offices. We explore new research on the intersection of gender and politics and why the United States doesn't elect as many women to office as other countries.
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Women and the Political Glass Ceiling
Listen Thursday, Jun. 12, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Politics, SocietyGuests
Jennifer Lawless
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brown University
Karen O'Connor
Founder and Director, Women & Politics Institute, American University
Marie Wilson
Founder and President, The White House Project
Jolene Ivey
Member, Maryland House of Delegates (D-47th District); Founder of Mocha Moms, a support group for stay-at-home mothers of color
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