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Gender Quota Laws Increase the Share of Women in Cabinets

As Americans await news of Trump’s executive appointments, questions arise over who is in the running for these powerful roles and how well women will be represented in the 47th administration. In our recent research, we explore one mechanism the US lacks which could boost women’s numbers in the cabinet: gender quotas. While “quota” might …

Weekly Media Round Up: November 22, 2024

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. We’ll pause this week for the Thanksgiving holiday and see you again on December 6th! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free …

The Effects of Gender and Race in Asian American Women’s Political Campaigns

This study reveals areas of advantage for Asian American women candidates in comparison to white women candidates on various measures of candidate evaluation, something that may stand in contrast to expectations and demonstrates the importance of research that looks at the multiple identities that women candidates bring to elections. At the same time, our findings …

Weekly Media Round Up: November 15, 2024

Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through the …

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