rooneyinstitute.bsky.social
Promoting Scholarship, Knowledge, and Dialogue on American Democracy, from Notre Dame to Washington, D.C.
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Show PostFor more on this topic -- including the lesser likelihood that women are encouraged to seek office and women's distinctive motivations for running -- check out our Element, available here: doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Show PostWhy does the ambition gap persist? Even for local offices, including school board, women are less confident in their ability to serve.
Show PostLocal office IS distinct for women, however! While ambitious men are equally likely to express interest in local or state/national office, ambitious women are more likely to be interested in local office only, likely helping to explain persistent underrepresentation up the political ladder.
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