This book provides a thorough analysis of the study of gender and politics through the lens of communication and the examination of research from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The book begins with a review of the most common theoretical approaches to the study of gender and politics. It then traces the history of women's right to vote in the U.S. and their participation in recent years. The book also examines the political socialization of U.S. citizens, how they view political actors as they seek to gain voter/constituency support, the media's gendered coverage of female and male candidates, and how candidates communicate with voters. Where possible, information is presented on women by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. The book also includes an analysis of the 2022 midterm election cycle for lessons learned as we look forward to 2024 and beyond. We conclude with key reasons for the inclusion-and advancement-of women in politics, along with the institutional and individual barriers that must be shattered in the process--
| Author: Mary C. Banwart, Dianne G. Bystrom |
| Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers |
| Publication Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: NA pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1433127873 |
| ISBN-13: 9781433127878 |
