Christina Charie ’25
Aesthetics of Populism: The Impact of Hairstyles and Makeup on the Electoral Success of Populist Women in Europe
Christina Charie ’25, Political Science major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Casey Stevens, Political Science
Poster Presentation: Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
With the rise of right-wing populism in European politics, female representation in political affairs is also increasing. France’s Marine Le Pen received 41.46% of the vote in the last presidential election. Giorgia Meloni of Italy became the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister. What aesthetic decisions are being made by far-right female populist politicians? The research will seek to understand if the modern presentations have historical connections to earlier right-wing populist appearances and where they differ from the historical representations
