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Revisiting the Impact of Modernization on Support for Women Politicians: The Role of Women's Political Empowerment
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Abstract We examine the role of societal modernization and women’s political empowerment in generating support for women politicians amongst citizens. Using a global analysis of 116 countries with a new dataset of micro- and macro-level longitudinal data, we show that societal modernization and women’s polit... view more
We examine the role of societal modernization and women’s political empowerment in generating support for women politicians amongst citizens. Using a global analysis of 116 countries with a new dataset of micro- and macro-level longitudinal data, we show that societal modernization and women’s political empowerment only have positive effects on support for women in politics when the other is also present. For citizens who experienced either societal modernization or women’s political empowerment, but not both, we do not see this positive relationship. Crucially, these patterns hold when analysing the current social and political context, as well as the context experienced by citizens during their formative years. We argue that both social and political changes are required to develop supportive attitudes towards women in politics.... view less
Keywords
politics; gender; woman; ; women's studies; gender studies; women's policy; public opinion; social change; modernization; longitudinal study; EVS; micro level; macro level; generation
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
gender; women in politics; generations; EVS - European Values Study 1999 - Integrierter Datensatz (ZA3811)
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 1298-1331
Journal
Comparative political studies, 55 (2021) 8
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/00104140211066214
ISSN
0010-4140
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed