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Parenthood and Politics

Institutions
Campaign
Family
P103
Susan Franceschet
University of Calgary
Jessica Smith
University of Edinburgh

Abstract

Parenthood politics intertwine intertwine in a myriad of ways. Papers consider not only the ways in which political actors who are parents are defined by others, but also how parents’ own political subjectivities are shaped, and how they seek to shape narratives around them. How are mothers’ political subjectivities formed in relations of collaboration, resistance and progression in India and Pakistan? How does parenthood affect voter evaluations of male and female candidates differently? How do Canadian political elites’ attitudes toward parent-friendly policies to improve women’s representation vary by age, gender, race, and family status? How did Kamala Harris navigate gendered and racialized stereotypes—including those around motherhood—to rally support for her own US presidential campaign as well as the 2020 Democratic ticket.

Title Details
Representing Parenthood in Local Politics: Politicians’ Attitudes Toward Parenthood Accommodations View Paper Details
I’m Speaking: anger, motherhood, and the strategic rhetoric of Kamala Harris View Paper Details