| ID | 179440 |
| Title Proper | Religion, Gender, and Representation in American Politics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yanus, Alixandra B |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Several recent analyses have examined the effects of religious beliefs, belonging, and behaviors on the representation of women in American politics. Taken collectively, these studies present an interesting puzzle. Specifically, they demonstrate that religious adherents express attitudes that are less supportive of women in positions of political leadership and that at every stage of the process, from primary candidacy to general-election victory, women are less likely to run and win in districts with greater numbers of religious adherents. However, this does not appear to be the result of even the most devout voters’ unwillingness to support women candidates in general elections. This body of work, therefore, suggests that the effect of religion on the representation of women manifests at earlier stages of the process, including individual vote choice in primary elections, party and elite recruitment, and potential candidates’ strategic entry decisions. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 54, No.3; Jul 2021: p.402 - 405 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics 2021-09 54, 3 |
| Key Words | Religion ; Gender ; Representation in American Politics |