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The Feminisation of PoliticsFriday 26 April 2002
We're used to thinking about politics in terms of left and right. But should we really consider the true battle between masculine and feminine?

Martin Wolf is chief economic commentator for the Financial Times. He sees the change of administration in the USA as a victory of the masculine cowboy (George Bush) over the feminine Bill Clinton. Liz Sperling believes that this approach reinforces stereotypes.
Martha discusses with them whether this is a useful way of understanding political dynamics or simple mischief-making.


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