Female politicians help to diffuse polarization, hostility and distrust, study shows
Nominating and electing more female politicians can help to diffuse polarisation and reduce levels of hostility and distrust across party lines, a study shows.
Political parties that elect a greater number of women representatives are viewed more favourably by voters who support opposing parties.
Political polarisation, or animosity towards opposing political parties, takes many forms.
Nominating and electing more female politicians can help to diffuse polarisation and reduce levels of hostility and distrust across party lines, a study shows.
Political parties that elect a greater number of women representatives are viewed more favourably by voters who support opposing parties.
Political polarisation, or animosity towards opposing political parties, takes many forms.