The term denotes a woman's mention of her gender to gain advantage in a discussion[1] or a claim of another's sexism or misogyny intended to garner support from third parties.
[2] Miranda Devine has stated that "[p]laying the gender card is the pathetic last refuge of incompetents and everyone in the real world knows it".
[15] During the 2016 United States presidential election campaign, Republican Party nominee Donald Trump accused his rival, the Democratic Party's Hillary Clinton of playing the woman card stating she was "constantly playing the woman card.
"[16] Clinton responded, stating "if fighting for women's healthcare and paid family leave and equal pay is playing the woman card, then deal me in".
[20][21] Le Pen's candidacy was also cited as an example where feminists who claim they vote for candidates because they are female, refused to do so.