The advocacy for female leadership: The case for women in leadership positions
In the realm of American politics, a significant shift has been underway since 2009, with the nonpartisan organisation She Should Run playing a pivotal role. This organisation, dedicated to encouraging more women to pursue public office, has had a profound impact on the number of female candidates running for office across the United States.
She Should Run, along with organisations like Emily's List, forms part of a broader movement that aims to increase women's political engagement and candidacy. By providing resources, support, and a national network, She Should Run demystifies the political process, making it more accessible to women. This encouragement and infrastructure have led to more women stepping forward as candidates, thereby increasing female representation and political participation.
While it's challenging to quantify exactly how many more women have run since 2009 due to She Should Run alone, the organisation's role as a national catalyst for women's political aspirations is well recognised. Its efforts contribute to the recent historic waves of women candidates who have run successfully for offices at local, state, and federal levels.
The podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture.", co-hosted by Margie Omero (Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (Republican), offers fresh, friendly insights on the numbers driving the week's biggest stories in news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture. The podcast lifts the hood on the numbers to reveal hidden secrets of the public's mind.
As of the time of this article's publication in August 2016, 20 women were serving in the United States Senate, with Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president, emphasising that she had broken a "highest and hardest" glass ceiling. Clare Bresnahan, the executive director of She Should Run, has been at the helm of the organisation's seven-year mission to recruit and encourage women to pursue public service. Since 2009, the organisation has inspired over 100,000 women to run for office.
This movement, however, is not confined to the Senate or presidential elections. As of February 2015, 39 women have served or are presently serving as governors. On January 5, 2025, polling insights from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Western New England University, and the University of New Hampshire provided valuable insights into the political landscape.
She Should Run, with its podcast and extensive network, continues to empower women to shatter glass ceilings and make their voices heard in the political sphere. As more women step forward as candidates, we can look forward to a more diverse and representative political landscape in the United States.
- The behavior of She Should Run, alongside Emily's List, in fostering women's political engagement, has shown a significant impact on encouraging female candidates in American politics.
- Amidst the general-news landscape, the podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." offers insights into the numbers driving the week's major stories, unveiling the public's hidden thoughts.
- By 2016, political science data indicated 20 women serving in the United States Senate, with Hillary Clinton emphasizing her breaking of a "highest and hardest" glass ceiling.
- The leadership at She Should Run, under Clare Bresnahan, has steered the organization's mission since 2009, inspiring over 100,000 women to pursue public office.
- As of February 2015, data from finance and education sectors revealed 39 women as current or previous governors in the United States.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness and womens-health, the ongoing efforts of She Should Run contribute to increasing female representation and political participation in American politics.
- Looking to the future, polling insights from universities like the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Western New England University, and the University of New Hampshire in January 2025, will provide further insights into the political landscape.
- By demystifying the political process and offering resources, support, and a national network, She Should Run has paved the way for a more diverse and representative business and politics landscape in the United States.
