Female leaders of nations and the US presidency with Farida Jalalzai

Farida Jalalzai joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the state of female leadership globally, with a focus on the United States. She shared how she believes the U.S. compares to other nations in terms of female political representation, the unique challenges women face in the U.S. political landscape, and the impact of gender roles  on women's leadership opportunities. She also shared the insights she gained through her research of female leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Jalalzai Jalalzai is a professor in the Department of Political Science and the associate dean for global initiatives and engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Her research focuses heavily on the representation and behavior of women and minorities in politics and the role of gender in the political arena.