As First Lady, Edith Wilson played a significant role in politics due to her husband's health issues. She is considered by some to have been a de facto president, making important decisions while President Woodrow Wilson was incapacitated.
On October 2, 1919, then President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him blind in one eye, partially paralyzed, and barely able to perform his duties. Edith Wilson stepped in and acted as a gatekeeper, controlling access to the president and influencing policy decisions.
When Mexican presidential contenders Claudia Sheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez entered politics at the start of the millennium, more than four in ten Mexican women believed it was unlikely for a woman to become president. However, their entry into politics marked a shift towards greater gender equality in Mexican politics.
What will it take for a woman to obtain the highest office in the land? While pundits debate Nikki Haley's chances, historian Alexis Coe highlights the importance of dismantling gender biases and stereotypes that hinder women's progress in politics.
Mexico has emerged as a global leader in gender parity in government. Although not without its challenges, the country's commitment to gender equality has paved the way for potential positive impacts on various aspects, from energy policy to manufacturing.
Opinion: Mexico's first woman president could have a significant impact on America and border states like Arizona. From energy policy to manufacturing, gender equality in Mexican leadership may influence decisions that affect both nations.
The Republican presidential candidate, if successful, would make history as the first woman to enter the White House. However, she faces the challenge of avoiding being solely defined by her gender, instead focusing on her qualifications and policies.
Mexico seems poised to elect its first female president in the upcoming election, as leading parties have unveiled women as their candidates. This potential milestone reflects Mexico's progress towards gender equality in politics.
For Women's History Month, theGrio explores the political terrain surrounding the absence of a woman occupying the Oval Office. The article examines the barriers and societal factors that still hinder women's path to the highest office in the United States.
The article falls under the category 'Congress' as it discusses the role of Edith Wilson and the impact of Mexican presidential contenders on gender equality in politics.
