Gender is a highly prevalent issue that clearly displays the differing approaches and perspectives of politicians. Politicians have recognized the significance of gender in the organization of the American polity. The perception of women in the United States was highly transformative. Gender exclusion was widespread in American political culture. However, during the post-945 era, American women discovered themselves at the opening of a renewed century. Significant changes were enforced to diminish the traditional role of male labor and perceiving female labor as an aberration. The abolishment of the family wage was underway, the progression of women incorporated into the workforce doubled, and black women also were entitled to better jobs. With the development of new jobs being opened to African American women from the civil rights movement, the period of the 960s and 70s proved to be an influential time for Black communities, specifically black women. Richard Nixon who served as the US president from 969-974, advocated for women and their involvement in the high-level positions. In a response to the unjust treatment of women in the US, Nixon was keen to make a change in shifting the ideology of how women were perceived to a more inclusive approach. Nixon appointed several women in key political roles
and prohibited discriminatory ideologies in competitive service regarding race, religion, gender, and color. Nixon directed head chiefs of executive departments to launch action programs to certify equal opportunities in employment were established. Nixon also appointed Virginia Knauer as an executive of the consumer affairs office in the White House.
In contrast to this, President Trump showcased a significantly different approach to gender roles in politics. Trumps continuous misogynistic nature is clearly representing his presidency as an aberration. Trumps sexualized comments, reflect his sexist attitude and disrespect to women. Trump consistently promotes women as sex objects and continuously makes inappropriate comments about the physical appearance of female presidential candidates and celebrities, rather than focusing on their intelligence and political abilities. Trump stated to a reporter, like you wouldnt have your job, if you werent beautiful. Trump certainly displays his traditionalistic views regarding women in the workforce, he did not approve in appointing women in crucial political roles. Trumps philosophy is that women should be quiet, submissive, and attractive. This deviancy presented through his ideals of women are clearly dissimilar to Nixons approach to gender in American history.