This study reveals areas of advantage for Asian American women candidates in comparison to white women candidates on various measures of candidate evaluation, something that may stand in contrast to expectations and demonstrates the importance of research that looks at the multiple identities that women candidates bring to elections. At the same time, our findings …

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 through the …

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation. This blog post explores their impact on women’s political empowerment, particularly in Malta, by discussing the historical context, current situation, and future prospects for gender equality in Maltese politics. Understanding Gender Quotas Gender quotas are affirmative measures designed to increase women’s …

Where We Stand: How to keep up with Emerging Election Results With 16 races still too close to call, 140 women will serve in the next (119th) Congress, compared to 151 today. Twenty-four will serve in the U.S. Senate, compared to 25 today, with two races too close to call. As election results are finalized, we …

Gender was on the ballot in the 2024 election cycle. Much was made of the gender gap, the “manoverse”,“girl culture,” and gender was named the defining issue of the presidential race. We saw a dramatic gender gap in our own SheVotes poll last month. As we dig into the data over the coming weeks, we …

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 …

In 2016, Hillary Clinton broke significant ground, as she became the first woman nominee of a major political party for President.  While the election may not have ended with her in the White House, her candidacy was a powerful moment that broadened the horizon for women in politics across the country. It demonstrated to millions …