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USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections

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February 14, 2022

USA: The contingent effects of sexism in primary elections

Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.

Although the landscape for female candidates in U.S. politics has improved, research continues to find that many voters possess sexist attitudes.

Media discrimination and gender differences in political ambition in a laboratory experiment

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February 11, 2022

Media discrimination and gender differences in political ambition in a laboratory experiment

Very little research has considered how media discrimination could impact men and women’s political ambition.

Very little research has considered how media discrimination could impact men and women’s political ambition.

In Pakistan, gendered politics prevail

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February 10, 2022

In Pakistan, gendered politics prevail

Pakistan’s constitution makes no distinction between genders but women in parliament know that’s not the reality in politics.

Pakistan’s constitution makes no distinction between genders but women in parliament know that’s not the reality in politics.

The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff’

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February 7, 2022

The invisible danger of the 'glass cliff’

In times of crisis, people are more likely to appoint women and people of colour to be leaders. But this puts crisis leaders in a very precarious position.

In times of crisis, people are more likely to appoint women and people of colour to be leaders. But this puts crisis leaders in a very precarious position.

Renewing U.S. investments in women’s political leadership

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February 3, 2022

Renewing U.S. investments in women’s political leadership

As part of last December’s Summit for Democracy, the Biden administration launched a wide range of commitments aimed at countering the troubling anti-democratic headwinds around the world.

As part of last December’s Summit for Democracy, the Biden administration launched a wide range of commitments aimed at countering the troubling anti-democratic headwinds around the world.

Pragmatic bias impedes women’s access to political leadership

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February 3, 2022

Pragmatic bias impedes women’s access to political leadership

Women remain underrepresented in political leadership in the United States and beyond.

Women remain underrepresented in political leadership in the United States and beyond.

More representation but not influence: women in the European Parliament

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February 1, 2022

More representation but not influence: women in the European Parliament

Representing more than 447 million people across 27 countries, the European Parliament should be the poster child for the European Union’s “united in diversity” motto.

Representing more than 447 million people across 27 countries, the European Parliament should be the poster child for the European Union’s “united in diversity” motto.

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

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January 31, 2022

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

Unbought and unbossed: at 50, Shirley Chisholm continues to inspire black women in politics

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January 27, 2022

Unbought and unbossed: at 50, Shirley Chisholm continues to inspire black women in politics

By Anoa Changa

For Rep. Barbara Lee, part of Chisholm's legacy is how she inspired and empowered other Black women to reach higher.

By Anoa Changa

For Rep. Barbara Lee, part of Chisholm's legacy is how she inspired and empowered other Black women to reach higher.