The American Character explores the intricate challenges female candidates face, particularly those aspiring to the highest political office in the United States. The book provides a nuanced analysis of women's barriers in the political arena through extensive research in American literature, political cartoons, social media, and television.
As a chief people/human resources officer, I specialized in building company cultures that foster engagement, opportunity, and a sense of belonging in the workplace. This unique perspective, combined with my graduate research focusing on American culture, inspired me to write it as a multidisciplinary examination of the American experience, focusing the research on women becoming U.S. presidents.
Central to this study is the concept of the "double bind," a paradox where women are evaluated against conflicting standards—both masculine and feminine—leading to criticism regardless of how they navigate these expectations.
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