Women's discourse and political communication: A case study of congressperson Patricia Schroeder
- 1 December 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Western Journal of Communication
- Vol. 57 (4) , 530-545
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10570319309374472
Abstract
This essay argues that Congressperson Patricia Schroeder's political discourse reflects a gendered approach to decision making that manifests prototypic characteristics of women's culture. Feminist concepts provide a framework for understanding Schroeder's voice on the political stage in that Schroeder's discourse emphasizes cooperation, context, and personal experience in making decisions. Finally, this essay proposes that Schroeder's voice—as reflective of women's culture—provides direction for vital transformations in political decision making.Keywords
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