Chapter 2 NORTH AMERICA

Women Voting Report

After watching the Women Voting Report video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. Women have outvoted men in every election since:

1920

1948

1964

1992

2. Hillary Clinton's unique appeal as a candidate is that:

She is a former first lady.

She is a senator.

She is the first woman to be a viable candidate.

She is a graduate of Wellesley College.

3. In terms of generations,

Older women have tended to support Hillary Clinton, while more younger women have supported Barack Obama.

Older women have supported Barack Obama, while more younger women have supported Hillary Clinton.

There is no difference between the generations.

Older women support John McCain, while younger women support Hillary Clinton.

4. Hillary Clinton herself believes that as regards race and gender,

Voters should make their choice based on symbolic aspects of the candidates.

Race and gender should not have a part in the election.

All women should vote for her in order that a woman can break the glass ceiling in politics.

All men should vote for her to prove they are not prejudiced against achieving women.