In this episode of Bitchy History, we dive into a topic that’s as frustrating as it is timely. While countries around the globe are electing women to lead and thrive, the United States still struggles to cross that critical threshold. Why? Because of systemic barriers, cultural biases, and a political system that loves to gatekeep.
We’ll explore the trailblazers who dared to put their names on the ballot—from Victoria Woodhull in 1872 to Kamala Harris in 2024. Along the way, we’ll shine a light on global successes like Angela Merkel, Jacinda Ardern, and Rwanda’s groundbreaking gender equity, showing what’s possible when women lead.
From pioneering candidates and glass ceiling shatterers to modern obstacles like media bias and the myth of “electability,” this episode unpacks the dumpster fire of American politics and asks: why is it so damn hard for the U.S. to embrace women in leadership?
Join us for a snarky, informative, and deeply inspiring look at the women who’ve paved the way—and the work that still needs to be done. Because the future is female…but so is the past.
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