Which women win? How gender and context influence women's representation in the United StatesReview of the Qualification Gap: Why Women Must Be Better than Men to Win Political Office.

  • Published In: Political Psychology, 2024, v. 45, n. 5. P. 893 1 of 2

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Abstract

The text discusses the underrepresentation of women in American politics, focusing on the concept of the "gendered qualification gap." The gap arises from voters evaluating men's and women's qualifications differently, impacting female candidates' electoral success. The text explores how gender and partisanship intersect to influence voters' perceptions of candidates, highlighting the challenges faced by Republican women. It also delves into the impact of masculine personality traits on political ambition and representation, emphasizing the need for further research on gender biases in politics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Political Psychology. 2024/10, Vol. 45, Issue 5, p893
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0162-895X
  • DOI:10.1111/pops.12981
  • Accession Number:180986773
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