Media Coverage of Female and Male Candidates
Lindsey Meeks (2013b) highlights that the 2008 presidential electionwas a significant milestone for women. The New York Times gave malecandidates more coverage than female candidates. Hillary Clinton won apresidential primary, and Sarah Palin was the first woman nominated asvice-president by the Republican Party. However, the New York Timesfocused more on Clinton and Palin’s attire and…