Graduation Year
2024
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Politics and International Relations
Reader 1
Vanessa Tyson
Reader 2
Thomas Kim
Rights Information
2023 Colette P. Drinkard
Abstract
This thesis challenges the association between right-wing populism and masculine stereotypes by illustrating how Sarah Palin pioneered a novel form of gendered populism. While prevailing norms link populism to male traits, Palin strategically appealed to the voter by employing traditional female archetypes. This analysis argues that Palin's approach offers a distinct and often overlooked form of populism, providing a pathway for conservative women to navigate societal constraints and attain dangerous political influence.
Recommended Citation
Drinkard, Colette, "Mama Grizzly: The Gendered Populism of Sarah Palin" (2024). Scripps Senior Theses. 2324.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/scripps_theses/2324
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
