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Book SynopsisStill today, the unequal and gendered distribution of power and participation in American politics remains perplexing. To address this challenge, Banwart and Bystrom examine the research from political communication, political science, and psychology to deepen our understanding of the intersection of gender and politics.
Starting with the most common theoretical approaches, they trace the history of women's right to vote in the U.S., women's political participation, the political socialization of U.S. citizens, gendered political candidate communication, and gendered media coverage. The authors demonstrate how gender stereotypes play an influential role in citizens' perceptions of both politics and those seeking to participate in it. They conclude with an analysis of the 2022 midterm election cycle to expose lessons learned and existing barriers as we look to 2024 and beyond.
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Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Gender, Theory, and Politics
Chapter 2 – Voting Rights and Gender Differences
Chapter 3 – Women and Men as Political Citizens
Chapter 4 – Gender, Electoral Success, and Political Ambition
Chapter 5 – Gendered Assessments of Candidates
Chapter 6 – Gender, Politics, and the Media
Chapter 7 – Gender and Candidate Communication
Chapter 8 – Gender and the Future of Women in Politics
