The Rhetoric of Supreme Court Women

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The book delves into the rhetorical strategies employed by four groundbreaking women on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1981 to 2010. It highlights how Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg navigated significant gender barriers, while Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan benefited from evolving cultural attitudes that offered them more rhetorical avenues. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the intersection of political communication and the shifting landscape of gender dynamics in American politics, offering a nuanced understanding of their contributions.