Gender Stereotypes in Politics Through an Intersectional Lens

Abstract

This panel explores the multifaceted impact of gender stereotypes on political representation and perception, encompassing various global contexts. The first study delves into the role of gender in Eastern European politics, using the cases of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ana Brnabić to illustrate how gender and sexuality influence political careers in conservative societies. Another paper examines how gender and ethnicity intersect to affect perceptions of candidate trustworthiness in Canada, revealing complex dynamics of affinity and bias. A comparative analysis from Flanders, Turkey, and the UK investigates voters' gender stereotypes and their implications in diverse sociopolitical environments. The panel also includes a study on Dutch voters' attitudes towards female and specifically female Muslim political leaders, shedding light on intersectional bias in political leadership preferences. Finally, a conjoint survey experiment from the US and UK discusses the gendered effect of political repositioning on candidate support, focusing on female candidates and their strategies in the face of stereotypes. This collection of studies provides valuable insights into the pervasive influence of gender stereotypes in political domains worldwide.

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Stereotype Crossroads: Investigating the Interplay of Gender and Religious Symbols in Shaping Political Stereotypes in Flanders (Belgium), Turkey and the UK	View Paper Details
Navigating Gender Norms as a Woman in Eastern European Politics - A Case Study of Belarus and Serbia	View Paper Details
Intersectionalities, Affinities, and Stereotypes of Candidate Trustworthiness in Canada: Analyzing a Conjoint Survey Experiment	View Paper Details
The Lady's not for Turning? Candidate Gender and Position Switching	View Paper Details
A List experiment into support for a female, Muslim Prime Minister	View Paper Details