Siobhan is a professor at Michigan State University. Over the last few years, she’s become frustrated with Michigan’s decreasing financial support education. In addition, the once-prominent women’s health clinics around campus are closing due to lack of funding. Siobhan is particularly concerned about health of her female students and their access to both preventive and elective care. Concerned about the health, welfare and increasing financial burden faced by an increasing number of university students in Michigan, Siobhan decides to run for elected office. Siobhan’s decision to pursue elected office can be explained by _________________.

What is the difference between nascent and expressed political ambition and why was there a need to differentiate between them?

Why does the GOP have a “women problem”?

We know from campaign research that women’s campaign ads are better received when they are positive, as negative ads decrease the likability of a female candidate. This is an effect of __________.

Compared to men, women are ___________ likely to run. Compared to men, women are _________ likely to win.

In what way does patriarchy’s definition of masculinity reinforce gender roles? In your answer, explain the ways in which violence against women can be thought of as ingrained in traditional gender roles.

Choose all that apply. There can be more than one. Sugar-coated oppression can be readily identified in which frame(s)?

Benish and Hamsa were recently written up in their college bulletin for being outstanding students. For Hamsa the article emphasized his childhood contributions to various robotics teams that cultivated a love of inventing and building machines. Describing a journey of successes, Hamsa was extensively praised for his work in engineering and his goal of one day helping to make prostheses for those suffering from injuries and birth defects. For Benish, the article raved about her perseverance to pursue her studies while being a mother to two children, a wife, and a caregiver to her elderly parents. The article discussed Benish’s selfless commitments to her family, contributions to the larger community, and dedication to advancing the education system for her children. Although the article spoke very favorably about both individuals, Benish was disheartened by the oppression she felt as a result of the article. What type of oppression is exemplified in this excerpt?

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 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.