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Women in Politics (a sub-topic in the “Work” unit)

Explore the significant achievements of women in the 2012 elections with a record number of female Senators and Representatives, including historic wins by Tammy Baldwin and milestones such as an all-female representation from N.H. and more. Despite strides made, gender equality in politics is still a work in progress. Witness the impact of female lawmakers reshaping policy when given true parity with men.

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Women in Politics (a sub-topic in the “Work” unit)

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  1. Women in Politics (a sub-topic in the “Work” unit)

  2. 2012 Elections“The Year of the Woman” • Congress that starts in January 2013 will include record number of women • 20 senators, 81 representatives • N.H. will be the first state to send an all-female member to Congress • Tammy Baldwin made history -- twice. • She became the first openly gay politician, and first Wisconsin woman, elected to the U.S. Senate. • A woman was elected to the South Carolina senate • Currently the only all-male state legislature • Research shows that female lawmakers significantly reshape policy only when they have true parity with men • While 2012’s gains are noteworthy, there’s still a long way to go

  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq4SkdEeiVU

  4. Women Dominate 2012 Politics … on TV

  5. http://www.filibustercartoons.com/charts_rest_female-leaders.phphttp://www.filibustercartoons.com/charts_rest_female-leaders.php

  6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrzXLYA_e6E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdDqSvJ6aHc

  7. Candidate for Delaware senator in ‘10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGGAgljengs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex_WbDgSIlA

  8. Nikki Haley Denies Affair Rumors:South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial candidate sounds off on infidelity claims • http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/nikki-haley-denies-affair-rumors-10825969 Nikki Haley, one of the few female politicians who has weathered a sex scandal, denied the whole thing.

  9. “Mrs. Robinson” Scandal • Peter Robinson, head of the Unionist Party in Northern Ireland, resigned • His wife, Iris, gave $100,000 of government money to her 19-year-old lover • Iris, 60, is also a member of the British Parliament • She entered a mental health facility and her husband took a six-week leave to care for her

  10. The fourth in a series of first lady coins, the first coin series to honor only women. The series move chronologically: Martha Washington; Abigail Adams; and Lady Liberty, who appears in lieu of a first lady for Thomas Jefferson, who was not married at the time of his presidency.

  11. Back row (left to right): Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Sam Alito, and Elena Kagan Front row (left to right): Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, John Roberts, Anthony Kennedy, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg

  12. Sample graphic organizer for “sex scandal” readings

  13. Sample graphic organizer for “sex scandal” readings

  14. Sample graphic organizer for “sex scandal” readings

  15. Sample graphic organizer for “sex scandal” readings

  16. Physical Appearance • http://www.damncoolpictures.com/2010/06/19-hottest-female-politicians.html

  17. 100 Most Powerful Women(business and government) • http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/11/biz-07women_The-100-Most-Powerful-Women_Rank.html

  18. (re-create into handout) • http://www.worldoffemale.com/10-women-political-figures-who-have-shown-superiority-over-men/

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