The Political Psychology of Women in U.S. Politics

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-68324-2
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 254 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 390 g

Reihe: Routledge Studies in Political Psychology

The Political Psychology of Women in U.S. Politics is a comprehensive resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in women and politics. Highly original and drawing from the best available research in psychology and political science, this book is designed to summarize and extend interdisciplinary research that addresses how and why men and women differ as citizens, as political candidates, and as officeholders. The chapters in this volume are focused on differences in the political behavior and perceptions of men and women, yet the chapters also speak to broader topics within American politics – including political socialization, opinion formation, candidate emergence, and voting behavior. Broadly, this volume addresses the causes and consequences of women’s underrepresentation in American government.

This book is the ideal resource for students and researchers of all levels interested in understanding the unique political experiences of diverse women, and the importance of rectifying the problem of gender disparities in American politics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bos, Angela L.

Schneider, Monica C.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Studying the Political Effects of Gender using a Psychology Lens

Angela L. Bos and Monica C. Schneider

Part I: Women as Citizens

Gender Socialization

Chapter 2: Gender and the Socialization of Party Identification

Zoe M. Oxley

Chapter 3: Promoting Adolescent Girls’ Civic Engagement and Activism

Britney G. Brinkman

Chapter 4: The Gender Gap in Public Opinion: Exploring Social Role Theory as an Explanation

Mary-Kate Lizotte

Gender Gaps in Public Opinion, Public Policy and Political Action

Chapter 5: Economic Inequality and the Gendered Politics of Redistribution

Heather E. Bullock and Harmony A. Reppond

Chapter 6: Political Consciousness and Gender Collective Action: A Case and Place for Self-Objectification

Rachel Calogero

Chapter 7: New Directions at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

Christina E. Bejarano

Part II: Women as Candidates

Gender and Political Ambition

Chapter 8: Gender Differences in Political Ambition

Kristin Kanthak

Chapter 9: Women’s Decisions to Run for Office: A Relationally Embedded Model

Kira Sanbonmatsu and Susan J. Carroll

Gender Stereotypes and Group Identity

Chapter 10: Gender Stereotypes and Voter Evaluations of Female Candidates

Nichole M. Bauer

Chapter 11: The Impact of Motherhood and Maternal Messages on Political Candidates

Jill Greenlee, Grace Deason and Carrie Langner

Part III: Women in Political Leadership

Chapter 12: The Impact of Gender in the Legislative Process

Brian Frederick and Shannon Jenkins

Chapter 13: Gender and the Bench: Does Judge Sex Influence Citizens?

Kjersten Nelson

Chapter 14: Conclusion

Angela L. Bos and Monica C. Schneider

Über Autor(innen)

Angela L. Bos is Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Wooster. Her teaching and research in US politics is focused in the areas of women and politics, political psychology, media and politics, political parties and elections, and research methods.

Monica C. Schneider is Associate Professor of Political Science at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She studies gender and racial stereotypes in American politics, and the gender gap in ambition. She is also passionate about the advancement of women in the academy and improving outcomes for undergraduates.