Political Spouses Have Evolved Since Martha Washington
In the early years of the Republic, wives of politicians were often helpmates and could wield power despite their gender. Today, spouses challenge traditional gender norms in politics and have broad work portfolios.
May 5, 2021 •
Doug Emhoff, America s first Second Gentleman, and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. The existence of a second gentleman is historic and unprecedented. It s the strongest example yet of how political spouses have evolved since the days of Martha Washington. (Whitehouse.gov) Politics has long been the domain of men, but from the very beginning political spouses have wielded significant power behind the scenes. More recently, political spouses have forged formidable roles as partners and allies. Their role reveals the complicated relationship between power and gender, while demonstrating how our cultural expectations have evolved and what has remained the
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