Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect 51% of America, A Woman’s Place is your friend.
So if you want to understand half the population better, this podcast is for you! Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter.
Produced by the Women’s Resource Center (mywrc.org) Sarasota, Florida, with CEO Ashley Brown and gender equality advocate E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).
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Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect 51% of America, A Woman’s Place is your friend.
So if you want to understand half the population better, this podcast is for you! Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter.
Produced by the Women’s Resource Center (mywrc.org) Sarasota, Florida, with CEO Ashley Brown and gender equality advocate E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).
Why Don't More Women in America Get Elected to Political Office?
A Woman’s Place
28 minutes 13 seconds
2 months ago
Why Don't More Women in America Get Elected to Political Office?
Out of 50 states in the US, women hold 13 governorships, 28% of Congress, and have never been elected President. The US is 53rd in the world in political gender parity. This is 2025, so really, why is this? And does it even matter - do we really need equal representation in elected offices? In this episode, we look at the social forces at work (who is a leader?) as well as some pragmatic impediments. And yes, it does matter. Bonus: we talk about our deep-seated expectations of who should be in charge.
Resources:
Women Support Harris, but the American Presidency Remains a Male Bastion | The Fuller Project
The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall - The 19th
Americans tend to elect the tallest person for president - here's how the 2020 candidates would fare | The Independent
Pragmatic bias impedes women’s access to political leadership | PNAS
A Woman’s Place
Join A Woman’s Place with Scott and Ashley for a deep dive into the state of women today. Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find support, feel empowered, or just get the facts about how policy changes affect 51% of America, A Woman’s Place is your friend.
So if you want to understand half the population better, this podcast is for you! Tune in each episode as we break down the issues, engage in thoughtful discussions, and provide insights that matter.
Produced by the Women’s Resource Center (mywrc.org) Sarasota, Florida, with CEO Ashley Brown and gender equality advocate E. Scott Osborne (www.escottosborne.com).
