The politics of pantsuits
Podcast |
RadioActive
Publisher |
KUOW
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Kids & Family
Publication Date |
Jul 07, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:04:21

For the first time in United States history, the country saw six women run for president in the 2020 election. Unlike the male candidates, the women were asked about their fashion choices.

What women candidates wear plays a huge role in whether people think they’re electable, and that judgment of women’s clothing choices starts pretty young.

RadioActive's Ritika Managuli introduces us to Sancha Gonzalez, a student who participates in Mock Trial. Once, judges docked points from her team for wearing skirts. As Gonzalez prepares for a future career in politics, she grapples with the unwritten dress code for women in leadership roles.

For the first time in United States history, the country saw six women run for president in the 2020 election. Unlike the male candidates, the women were asked about their fashion choices. What women candidates wear plays a huge role in whether people think they’re electable, and that judgment of women’s clothing choices starts pretty young.

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review