Angela Merkel, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Sheikh Hasina Wajed; these are just a few women leaders from around the world, and with the upcoming U.S. election, Hillary Clinton could be added to that list as well. The possibility of having a female president is an idea that many people in the United States haven’t fully wrapped their heads around. Having a female president may be just as monumental as having our first African-American president, but due to the society that we live in, many people believe Clinton is unfit to run the country. Why? Because apparently, it’s a “man’s job.” According to the White House Government website, there have only been around 30 women in the U.S. Cabinet, and that number will likely grow if Clinton is elected. If Clinton is elected to the presidency, it will have an enormous impact in the world of politics. Certainly, it might encourage women to get involved without feeling that their opinions won’t matter as much as a man’s. In addition, while the possibility of Hillary Clinton becoming president might be exciting for older generations, Clinton has struggled to connect with the younger crowd, especially younger women. One of the most highlighted issues being the Monica Lewinsky scandal surrounding her husband, former president, Bill Clinton. Younger women of this generation aren’t going to vote for Hillary Clinton solely for the fact that she is a woman. |
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