Violence Against Politicians

Abstract

Violence against politicians is experiencing a global upsurge. Whilst the gendered implications of this phenomenon are clear, academic attention is only now turning to consider the impact that violence has on representation, elections and democracy more broadly. The papers in this panel provide empirical consideration of the impact of violence on democracy, in both on- and offline settings. How does violence shape women's experiences and ambitions in relation to electoral politics? Does this hold across setting, and in relation to different characteristics? What impact does this have on the quality of democracy, and on voters' perceptions of politics?

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An unequal toll? The gendered and intersectional impact of violence against politicians in Belgium	View Paper Details
An Early Leak in the Pipeline – Online Abuse as a Barrier for Young Women’s Political Engagement	View Paper Details
Democratic Consequences of Harassment in Danish Local Politics	View Paper Details
The Gender Difference in Preferences for a Working Environment Characterized by Mutual Respect among Members of Political Youth Organizations.	View Paper Details