On the Complex and Varied Political Effects of Gender

Leonie Huddy; Erin Cassese

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199545636.003.0029

On the Complex and Varied Political Effects of Gender

Leonie Huddy
, Erin Cassese

Political Science

Stony Brook University

West Virginia University

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Abstract

This chapter studies the political consequences of gender differences in public opinion among the American - and global - public, examining what is currently known about the nature, persistence, and origins of different gender gaps in political involvement and attitudes. It then discusses the role that gender stereotypes play in shaping reactions to political figures, and also includes a selective literature review which is focused on some of the main trends and findings within this research field.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of American Public Opinion and the Media
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191728389
ISBN (Print)	9780199545636
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199545636.003.0029
State	Published - May 19 2011

Keywords

Gender differences
Gender gaps
Gender stereotypes
Literature review
Main trends
Political consequences
Political figures
Political involvement

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