In the infamous words of a very young hip hop duo in the 199…

In the infamous words of a very young hip hop duo in the 1990s, what do the Mac Dad, the Daddy Mac, and Kriss Kross have in common? (Yes, I realize you were very likely unborn at this time. Nevertheless, obscure 90s hip hop is central to your women and politics knowledge – and integral to your overall success as a human being..)

That women were denied  (1) the right to vote, (2) the right…

That women were denied  (1) the right to vote, (2) the right to have their own credit cards (until the early 1970s) or control their own finances, (3) admission to some universities and graduate programs, (4) the ability to hold certain professional positions, (5) the ability to hold public office; these factors, through the __________________ offer _________________ explanations for women’s lack of political participation, involvement, and candidacy.

When Jessica’s father died he left over a million dollars to…

When Jessica’s father died he left over a million dollars to the Republican Party. Jessica had grown up in an oil family and had seen how important foreign policy and domestic oil were to her family’s livelihood. With the increasing focus on clean, renewable energy, Jessica’s family was feeling the financial strain. Nevertheless, Jessica is aware of the negative partisanship that has overcome U.S. politics. While she feels the need to vote for Republican candidates to protect her family income, she also knows that publically identifying as a Republican puts her at risk of being called a racist, a woman who stands against the rights and freedoms of other women, and a xenophobe (amongst other criticisms). After casting her vote, Jessica exited the polling station. Walking only a few steps from the building, Jessica was stopped for an interview by a local media outlet. When the reporter asked Jessica how she voted, Jessica confidently said she cast her vote for the Democratic candidate, even though it wasn’t true. The paragraph above highlights why polls can sometimes be wrong. This is an example of the ________________________.