The Double Bind in Women's Representation

Examining the double bind faced by women in politics, this study critiques existing literature which suggests that egalitarian trends have reduced challenges for women. The research highlights the importance of considering selection effects at various stages of political contests, gender discrimination in addition to sex discrimination, and potential variations in gender discrimination based on political party affiliations.

• Womens representation
• Double bind
• Political discrimination
• Gender roles
• Political culture

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1. Selection Effects and Self-Presentation: How the Double Bind Strangles Women s Representation Chris Karpowitz Quin Monson Jessica Preece

2. Beyond the Double Bind? Existing literature suggests that egalitarian trends have reduced the challenges of the femininity/competence double bind for women in politics. We make three critiques: 1. Existing work focuses on higher-level offices (Congress and statewide offices) and neglects entry-level contests, but selection effects may be present at earlier stages. 2. Experimental studies focus on sex discrimination but neglect gender discrimination. 3. Gender discrimination could vary substantially by political party (through different political culture and support for different gender roles) We used a hypothetical primary election (matched to R s party preference) for the state legislature, to present a masculine man against a woman candidate with four possible masculine or feminine issue/qualification profiles.

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