This book analyzes the way media describe presidential candidates' character and the degree to which this discourse maintains a preference for masculinity in our politics, using content analysis of major print new media outlets.

Masculinity, Media, and the American Presidency is one of the finest books on American politics I have ever had the intriguing pleasure to read. (Hubert O'Hearn, January Magazine, januarymagazine.com, September, 2016)

Autorentext
Meredith Conroy is Assistant Professor of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino, USA.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: Man Enough?
2. Masculinity and Femininity in Politics: Expectations and Implications
3. Gender Bias and Mainstream Media
4. Gender Conflict Framing Theory
5. Gendered Character in Presidential Elections: A Descriptive Analysis
6. Gender Conflict Framing in Election Coverage
7. The Difference Women Make? The Difference Femininity Makes