This is edition 2024/168 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Men, the Left, and the “Women’s Vote”
Chris Trotter
- 🌹 James K. Baxter's poem "Ballad of Calvary Street" depicts a surreal scene where stereotypes like "National Mum" and "Labour Dad" come to life.
- 🔍 Baxter's stereotypes clash with modern-day New Zealand politics, where gender roles in political allegiance have reversed significantly.
- 🏭 The erosion of working-class power has driven the gender gap in political loyalties, shifting Labour support towards women and skewing National's support towards men.
- 🚺 Women's role in the workforce and their voting patterns have evolved dramatically since Baxter's time, influencing political strategies and electoral outcomes.
- 🗳️ The historical context of gender and political allegiances is complex, shaped by economic shifts and political movements over decades.
