POL_S 305 Lecture 11: Daily Agenda Notes September 10th+14th
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In this chapter, paxton and hughes describe the supply and demand model and how. Paxton and hughes, chapter 4 (culture) cultural influences/ differences affect the supply factor. One of the arguments used throughout history (a history written by men) that argues against women taking political power is biologically, women are not suited for political positions. Across time, countries, and philosophies, one of the main constants was this idea that women have an inferior nature (pg. The other main idea is that women are in charge of some fields (like children), but politics should not be one of them. These two notions are widely believed even today. Large influencers on women in politics is ambition, role models, and media. Concept: media portrays people as either great or terrible. Media has a huge influence on how women in politics are perceived by the general public.
