Madam POTUS
Critical Analysis
According to the data, in 2020, what percent of Americans said they would be willing to vote for a woman for president?
What story does this chart tell about American’s willingness to vote for a female presidential candidate?
What do you think explains the change in Americans’ willingness to vote for a woman POTUS?
If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be a woman, would you vote for that person?
Describe how party affiliation impacts voters’ willingness to vote for a female candidate in the chart below.*
Six percent of American voters automatically disqualify any female presidential candidates. What percent of Americans do you believe would automatically disqualify a male presidential candidate; a “white” presidential candidate?
Given the data in the chart, a male presidential candidate would be starting off with a six point head start over any female candidate. Explain whether that alone is reason enough for a political party to automatically reject any female candidate.
Explain what year you predict America will select their first female president (if ever).
Explain why we have had an African-American (or more accurately, a mixed-race) president and not a female president.
Amendment XIX gave all American women the right to vote on August 18, 1920. That was over 100 years ago. Do you think it is surprising that a woman would has not won the presidency since this Amendment is just a century old?
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Learning Extension
Read this great Vox story: Women candidates are constantly asked about their electability. Here are 5 reasons that’s misguided.
Action Extension
In a quartet, trio, or pair (in a breakout room or in person) enter into a respectful discussion about why a woman has never been president and whether a woman ever will win the U.S. presidency. Before you share your opinion, listen both carefully and actively to your partners as they share their opinions. Repeat a summary of their comments back to them when they are done. Share the results of your conversation in class tomorrow.
