What Does it Take for a Woman to Qualify for Office in Australia?

The transcript discusses the gender disparities in political experiences, highlighting the challenges women face when seeking political roles. It addresses the criticism women receive for being ambitious and provides historical context by mentioning early female candidates like Viada Goldstein. Despite societal views, the idea of women in politics gradually became more accepted.

What kind of questions were female candidates often asked that their male counterparts were not?

• Questions about their education

• Questions about their financial status

• Questions about their family plans

• Questions about their political experience

Why was ambition considered a negative trait for women seeking political positions?

• It was thought to indicate a lack of intelligence

• It was believed to conflict with traditional gender roles

• It was seen as a sign of inexperience

• It was associated with financial instability

Who was Viada Goldstein and what was significant about her political career?

• She was a famous political journalist

• She was the first female Prime Minister of Australia

• She ran multiple times as an independent candidate despite societal challenges

• She was the first woman to vote in Australia

What was a common belief about women voting during the early political movements?

• It would strengthen family bonds

• It would lead to economic prosperity

• It would disrupt family structures and harm children

• It would have no impact on society

How long did Australia wait before electing a woman to Canberra after Viada Goldstein's attempts?

• Five decades

• Four decades

• Three decades

• Two decades