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More Women Can Run: Gender and Pathways to the State Legislatures,New
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Women remain dramatically underrepresented in elective office, including in entrylevel political offices. While they enjoy the freedom to stand for office and therefore have an equal legal footing with men, this persistent gender imbalance raises pressing questions about democratic legitimacy, the inclusivity of American politics, and the quality of political representation. The reasons for women's underrepresentation remain the subject of much debate. One explanationthat the United States lacks sufficient openings for political newcomershas become less compelling in recent years, as states that have adopted term limits have not seen the expected gains in women's office holding. Other accounts about candidate scarcity, gender inequalities in society, and the lingering effects of gendered socialization have some merit; however, these accounts still fail to explain the relatively low numbers.Drawing upon original surveys conducted in 1981 and 2008 by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) of women state legislators across all fifty states, and followup interviews after the 2008 survey, the authors find that gender differences in pathways to the legislatures, first evident in 1981, have been surprisingly persistent over time. They find that, while the ambition framework better explains men's decisions to run for office, a relationally embedded model of candidate emergence better captures women's decisionmaking, with women's decisions more often influenced by the encouragement and support of parties, organizations, and family members.By rethinking the nature of women's representation, this study calls for a reorientation of academic research on women's election to office and provides insight into new strategies for political practitioners concerned about women's political equality.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'More Women Can Run'? A: 'More Women Can Run' examines the persistent underrepresentation of women in elective office and explores the pathways women take to enter state legislatures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Susan J. Carroll.
- Q: When was 'More Women Can Run' published? A: 'More Women Can Run' was published on September 17, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'More Women Can Run'? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'More Women Can Run' is categorized under Women's Studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as gender imbalance in politics, the influence of socialization on women's political ambitions, and strategies for improving women's representation in elective office.
- Q: Does the book provide any original research? A: Yes, the authors draw upon original surveys conducted by the Center for American Women and Politics in 1981 and 2008, along with follow-up interviews.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'More Women Can Run' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to political science, gender studies, and sociology.
- Q: What insights does the book offer for political practitioners? A: The book provides insights into new strategies for political practitioners focused on enhancing women's political equality and representation.