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Masculinity, femininity, and American political behavior / Monika L. McDermott.
Title:
Masculinity, femininity, and American political behavior / Monika L. McDermott.
Publication:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Publication Date:
2016
ISBN:
9780190462802

9780190462819
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-224) and index.
Contents:
Gendered Personalities and Political Behavior -- Method : Gendered Personalities and Measurement -- Gendered Personalities and the Partisan Gender Gap -- Gendered Personalities and Political Engagement -- The Androgynous, Undifferentiated, Masculine, and Feminine : A Categorical Analysis of Gendered Personality Effects -- Gendered Personality Conformity and Attitudes towards Sex Roles -- Conclusion : Context and Looking Ahead.
Abstract:
This book presents a unique analysis of the effects of individuals' gendered personality traits on their political attitudes and behavior. The empirical analyses demonstrate that, regardless of biological sex, individuals' levels of masculine and feminine personality traits help to determine their party identification, vote choice, ideology, and political engagement.
Content Type:
text
Carrier Type:
volume
Language:
English
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