female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’
- Written by Rebekah Russell-Bennett, Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra
When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters.
When female political leaders show ambition, they are often portrayed in the media as grasping,...
