How is gender shaping the US election?

Against the backdrop of Kamala Harris’ historic campaign for the White House, this discussion takes a deep dive on the gendered dynamics of the upcoming US election, hosted in partnership with the United States Studies Centre's Women in the Alliance initiative. 

The panel includes Former US Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, leading US politics expert and former Chief of Staff to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Bruce Wolpe, former Australian Senator and the first woman of South Asian heritage to be elected to the Australian Parliament, The Hon. Lisa Singh, and Professor Michelle Ryan, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership and globally renowned leadership and gender equality expert. The conversation is facilitated by award-winning journalist, podcaster and presenter, Elfy Scott. 

The discussion focuses on the experience of women running for election and the gendered dynamics animating the US presidential race, as well as a broader look at what the US election result will mean for Australia.