Gender and Political Time: The Case of the Petticoat Affair

• In Event: Historical Presidency

Brief Overview

Stephen Skowronek’s seminal work has been critical in helping scholars understand how political circumstances shape leadership opportunities. Despite the thoroughness of Skowronek’s work, he neglects gender’s role in presidential politics.

Authors

• Anne C Pluta, Rowan University

• Julia Azari, Marquette University