Women’s views about politics and their feelings about the political process and policies are heightened in this electoral cycle. Our research takes an intersectional lens, which underscores the mutual interlocking systems of marginalization, such as racism and sexism, into examining emotions as a mobilizer for women’s political participation. We find that Black, Latina, Asian American, …

Since Bill Clinton’s election in 1996, a majority of women voters have backed Democratic presidential candidates. In contrast, men have generally favored Republican nominees. How might that gender gap play out this election cycle among the nation’s youngest voters? In my new book, The Politics of Gen Z, I show that Gen Z women, those …

Happy Friday! 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 …

Back in January, when we released AARP’s first 2024 She’s the Difference national survey focusing on women voters age 50 and over, we said that older women would be the wild card in this election. They are a big group.  They show up at the polls.  And, because they are fairly equally divided by party, …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Health Issues Motivating Black Women Voters for Harris The Washington Post, Stephanie Armour and McKenzie Beard Vice President Kamala Harris is making inroads with Black women voters on the campaign trail, who are rallying behind …

Liz Carpenter was the quintessential political Renaissance woman of the 20th century: a savvy White House staffer, political and campaign operative, and catalyst for a national movement to increase the number of women in elected office. It’s impossible to summarize her extraordinary life in a blog– so thank goodness we now have the film: “Shaking …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. How Gender Became the Election’s Crucial Fault Line The New York Times, Emily Bazelon The 2024 election cycle has been anything but normal, and the growing gender gap is no exception. Vice President Kamala Harris …

If there is ever a time for voters to be highly engaged in politics – it’s October of a presidential election. And our recent survey of more than 800 women across the nation shows this engagement is higher than ever. The stakes are high: nearly half of women surveyed say this will be the most …

Happy Friday! Welcome to our Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Harris & Cheney display bipartisan unity in birthplace of Republican party The 19th*, Shefali Luthra Ending weeks of speculation, Vice President Kamala Harris (D–California) and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) appeared together for the first …

Read the memo here and the press release here. POLITICO’s Elena Schneider reported on the findings in the news story, “Trump losing ground with women on economy, poll shows.” In case you missed the virtual discussion of “She Votes 2024: From Issues to Impact” with Amanda Hunter, Lindsay Vermeyen, Elena Schneider, and Betsy Fischer Martin, …