Welcome to the Party: How Professional Behavior Alters Modern Political Discourse

Just hours into her first day in Congress, Dem. Rep Rashida Tlaib proclaimed that she had a goal of impeaching President Donald Trump, specifically saying she would work to “impeach that mother-f****r.” Tlaib’s use of a swear word generated controversy across media platforms, as it was seen as unprofessional. Professional norms, or norms that place […]