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Political donations and the gender gap during COVID-19
Nicole McMahon1, Anthony Sayers2, Christopher Alcantara3
1University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.
Party Politics
|January 16, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced political donations in Canada. While the gender gap in political giving narrowed, women remained less likely to donate than men.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Economics
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted various societal structures, including political engagement.
- Understanding the financial participation of different demographics in politics is crucial for democratic health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the gender gap in Canadian political donations.
- To analyze changes in political contributions during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from two national surveys conducted in May and August 2020.
- Incorporated Elections Canada data from 2019 and 2020 for comprehensive analysis.
- Examined trends in political party contributions across genders.
Main Results:
- Observed an overall decline in contributions to political parties during the pandemic.
- Found a reduction in the gender gap concerning political donations.
- Confirmed a persistent gender disparity, with women donating less frequently than men.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic influenced political donation patterns in Canada.
- While the gender gap in political giving decreased, it did not disappear.
- Further research is needed to understand long-term implications for women's political financial participation.
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