Authenticity Bias in US Politics: White Men Get a Pass That Women and People of Color Don’t
TL;DR
Democrats’ hunt for ‘authentic’ candidates highlights a gender- and race-based double standard: white male contenders survive serious missteps and extensive vetting while women and candidates of color face harsher scrutiny and more limited pathways, raising questions about who gets permission to be ‘authentic’ in American politics.
Topics:nationus-politics#authenticity#democratic-party#double-standards#race-and-gender#us-politics#women-candidates
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- Letter: Swalwell and Platner Arizona Daily Star
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