New Zealand Politics
Total 2 Posts
Jacinda Ardern’s resignation shows that women still face an uphill battle in politics
5 min read
Female leaders tend to open people’s perceptions of what is possible for other women in politics – but the job is also still fraught with double standards and unique risks.
Is Jacinda Ardern’s short sharp goodbye a template or a telling sign of the times?
4 min read
Did the hatefulness drive Jacinda Ardern from office and out of politics? Why would the mother of a 5-year-old want to be the focus of a storm of crazed commentary and calls to action? Is walking away an act of bravery or the acknowledgement you can’t hack it?