US Election: Hillary Clinton's Democratic nomination 'shifts realm of what's possible' for women
The historic significance of Hillary Clinton's push towards presidency and an outspoken opponent in Donald Trump could mute sexism amid American voters.
Mrs Clinton hailed her nomination as a historical "milestone" for women when she became the first woman to claim nomination in a major party.
"Thanks to you, we've reached a milestone," she told cheering supporters at a rally in New York this week.
"Women's political progress in the US has been slow, and this moment has been a long time coming," she said.
"It remains to be seen whether the symbolic significance of Mrs Clinton's nomination as candidate for president will translate into as much tangible gain for women.
"When Obama was elected it was claimed we would see a post-racial America and that has not been the case. In fact, race relations appear visibly worse because of the backlash against him.
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