1960 marked the first female PM in Sirimavo Bandaranaike, with Kamala Harris's unique background potentially reshaping U.S. female leadership, reflecting gender, race, and political reform complexities.

The article analyzes historical trends in female political leadership, identifying three groups of women leaders since Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the first female prime minister in 1960. It posits that Kamala Harris, as a biracial and progressive politician, does not fit neatly into these categories. Her unique background may allow her to reshape female leadership in the U.S., reflecting the complexities of gender, race, and political reform.

October 28, 2024
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