Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-215) and index.
Contents:
Is the United States really ready for a woman president? / Lori Cox Han -- Cultural barriers to a female president in the United States / Caroline Heldman -- The significance of social and institutional expectations / Sue Thomas and Jean Reith Schroedel -- Shaping women's chances : stereotypes and the media / Gina Serignese Woodall and Kim L. Fridkin -- Masculinity on the campaign trail / Georgia Duerst-Lahti -- Money and the art and science of candidate viability / Victoria Farrar-Myers -- Political parties : advancing a masculine ideal / Meredith Conroy -- Women as executive branch leaders / Karen M. Hult -- Leadership challenges in national security / Meena Bose -- A woman in the White House? Never say never / Ann Gordon.
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