Gender and views of masculinity have been in the spotlight this election and could play an important role in determining the winner on Nov. 5.
This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an event, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J., left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024. Overall, just a quarter of people said they believe that their fellow Americans view “manly or masculine” men in a mostly negative way.
Republicans who said masculine men are viewed negatively were also more likely to see that as a bad thing. That view was held by 86% of such Republicans, compared to 45% of such Democrats., who studies gender identity in politics, said about half of men will rate themselves as extremely masculine when asked in surveys.
Voters tend to associate masculine qualities with leadership qualities, so female candidates have to try and be seen as at least somewhat masculine to be seen as leaders, Cassino said.Cassino said issues of gender and masculinity could be playing a role in the seemingly softer Black support for Harris.
Obama said Harris is the clear choice for Black voters compared to Trump, and he spoke about Harris’ shared experiences with Black voters.“I've got a problem with that, because part of it makes me think, and I'm speaking to men directly now, part of it makes me think that, well you just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president,” Obama said. “And you're coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.
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