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Gender and Politics in the 2016 U.S. Election and Beyond
Pamela Paxton1, Melanie M Hughes2
1The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Socius : Sociological Research for a Dynamic World
|March 29, 2024
Summary
This collection highlights the increasing political participation of women globally and in the U.S. It underscores the importance of women in leadership roles for democratic progress and ongoing scholarly debate.
Area of Science:
- Gender Studies
- Political Science
Background:
- The study addresses the timely issue of gender and politics, marked by global advancements in women's political participation and leadership.
- It acknowledges the significance of the 2016 U.S. presidential election as a focal point for discussions on women in politics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Socius Gender and Politics Special Collection.
- To review the historical progress of women's political representation over 150 years.
- To emphasize the critical role of women's political representation in democratic societies.
Main Methods:
- A review of historical data on women's political representation.
- An analysis of the context provided by the 2016 U.S. election cycle.
- An introduction to eight distinct papers within the special collection.
Main Results:
- Women have made significant progress in political representation over the last 150 years.
- Women's political representation is crucial for the health of democracy.
- The 2016 U.S. election cycle highlighted key issues in gender and politics.
Conclusions:
- The collection underscores the ongoing relevance and importance of studying gender and politics.
- The included papers contribute valuable insights to current academic debates in the field.
- There is a continued need to examine women's roles in political systems worldwide.
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