Date of Award
2002
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Sefcovic, Enid
Abstract
This essay examines rhetoric regarding Katherine Harris and Hillary Clinton published in three national newspapers during a critical point in each woman's political career. By using the methods of content analysis and feminist rhetorical critique, it was found that national newspapers construct an image of political women as power-hungry "bitches" with poor taste in fashion who are accustomed to getting what they want and will stop at nothing to do so. Thus, it appears that patriarchal biases continue to shape the foundation of political reporters. Given that most Americans gather their knowledge of politics through the media, this thesis argues that the messages in these newspapers may have an effect on the public's opinions of the qualifications for women in the political arena.
Extent
106 p.
Recommended Citation
Conklin, Anne Marie, "rhetorical construction of the female politician in newspapers: How national newspapers portrayed Katherine Harris and Hillary Clinton during controversial times" (2002). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 453.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/453
Identifier
FADT12962
Comments
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2002.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection