Treatment of Female Politicians and Impact on Voter Perception in the U.S.
Keyword
Female PoliticiansImpressions Management
Political Communication
Women In Government
Female Political Representation
Gender Communication
Sex Role - Political Aspects
Women - Political Activity - United States
Feminism
United States - Social ConditionsPolitics And GovernmentFeminist Political EconomyPolitical SociologyGender StudiesGender PoliticsWomenPoliticsElections - United StatesVotingElections
Date Published
8/9/2019Metadata
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This essay explores the treatment of female politicians in the United States government and the impact of negative treatment on potential candidates as well as voters’ perception of said candidates. Readers may obtain a better understanding of the stereotypes, double standards, and biases that are projected upon female politicians in the U.S. This work is based on a literature review of peer-reviewed journal entries, research-based books, and credible news sources.Collections
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