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The Evolutionary Influence of the First Ladies in the Modern and Postmodern American History
The Evolutionary Influence of the First Ladies in the Modern and Postmodern American History

Author(s): Sanja Rokvić
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Political history, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: IFIMES Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije
Keywords: United States; First Ladies; influence; role;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this research is to accurately analyze the evolution and influence of First Ladies through American modern and postmodern history, from Eleanor Roosevelt to Melania Trump. These two periods had strongly marked the touch of feminine political activities. The influence of the First Lady as an institution grew immensely with the development of industrial and technological eras. The power and influence of the First Lady significantly increased at various times in history when they felt that they must step in and intervene in their husbands’ political activities in difficult times. The First Ladies took the lead and responsibly solved their husbands’ political agendas with great importance towards domestic and international issues that concerned the United States of America. The age of digitization dictates First Ladies the need for a daily dose of populism in various structures of the social networks and direct communication with her and her husband’s supporters. The symbiosis of emotional intelligence, calmness and elegance is the most important for the silhouette status she represents. In short, always and everywhere is necessary to reconcile given abilities with the protocols that become an integrated part of their lives.

  • Issue Year: 13/2022
  • Issue No: 1 (23)
  • Page Range: 21-52
  • Page Count: 32
  • Language: English
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