Insights
On Kamala Harris & Representation Politics
The ongoing racism and sexism experienced by Black, Indigenous, and racialized women in politics combined with the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Harris’ candidacy attest to the fact that an intersectional conversation on women’s political leadership is long overdue.
From glass ceilings to glass cliffs
The “glass cliff” is closely related to the “glass ceiling” and explains the experience of women elevated to positions of power when things are not going as planned, and thus can’t be claimed as victories for men.