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Brigid O'Rourke
Historical Framing of Women Running for President
Guest: Danese Kenon, Managing Editor of Visuals, The Philadelphia Inquirer
In this week's session, attendees will examine the evolution of media coverage of women in politics from early candidates to recent presidential races, including:
- Compare/contrast analysis of historical and contemporary campaign coverage
- Discussion of Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign and the 2016/2024 presidential elections
- Identifying patterns of portrayal across different time periods
This four-week seminar, Split Screen: Behind The Lens of Sexism in American Politics, explores how American media portrays women in politics from the perspective of a cinematographer. Led by Azza Cohen, former Official Videographer and Director of Video to Vice President Kamala Harris (2022-2025), participants will examine media coverage and develop critical perspectives. Together, students will brainstorm pathways for more equitable visual representation in the American media landscape.
*Please note: It is not required to attend all four sessions in this seminar series, although attendees are encouraged to do so.
Speakers and Presenters
Azza Cohen, Former Official Videographer and Director of Video to Vice President Kamala Harris (2022-2025);
Danese Kenon, Managing Editor of Visuals, The Philadelphia Inquirer