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Shows like 'Scandal' and 'Madam Secretary' inspire women to become involved in politics in real life

  • Written by Jennifer Hoewe, Associate professor, Purdue University
imageNetflix's show 'The Diplomat' is one of the few with strong female leads in politics.Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Hillary Clinton famously did not win the 2016 election and become the first female U.S. president. Yet Clinton’s presidential campaign still resonated with many women who have said it made them more...

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