Political Psychology of Women in U.S. Politics

Angela L. Bos is Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Wooster. Her teaching and research in US politics is focused in the areas of women and politics, political psychology, media and politics, political parties and elections, and research methods. Monica C. Schneider is Associate Professor of Political Science at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She studies gender and racial stereotypes in American politics, and the gender gap in ambition. She is also passionate about the advancement of women in the academy and improving outcomes for undergraduates.

'This book is a fascinating exploration of cutting edge research on the many ways that gender influences political participation and preferences—it’s a must read for anyone with an interest in the intersection of gender and politics.' - Linda J. Skitka, Social and Political Psychologist, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA'The Political Psychology of Women in U.S. Politics lays bare the diverse and complex ways in which gender influences American political behavior. Drawing on psychology for insight, the authors advance our understanding of the gender gap in political attitudes and political ambition, the effects of voter stereotypes on female political figures, and factors that promote and impede women’s political involvement. Gender is not a deterministic influence on political behavior, as the authors in this volume make clear. The gender gap in vote choice varies in magnitude across elections and both male and female political candidates win and lose elections. Nonetheless, gender matters politically and this book adds needed insight into when and how that occurs.' - Leonie Huddy, SUNY at Stonybrook, USA

• Chapter 1: Studying the Political Effects of Gender using a Psychology LensAngela L. Bos and Monica C. SchneiderPart I: Women as CitizensGender SocializationChapter 2: Gender and the Socialization of Party IdentificationZoe M. OxleyChapter 3: Promoting Adolescent Girls’ Civic Engagement and ActivismBritney G. BrinkmanChapter 4: The Gender Gap in Public Opinion: Exploring Social Role Theory as an ExplanationMary-Kate LizotteGender Gaps in Public Opinion, Public Policy and Political ActionChapter 5: Economic Inequality and the Gendered Politics of RedistributionHeather E. Bullock and Harmony A. Reppond Chapter 6: Political Consciousness and Gender Collective Action: A Case and Place for Self-ObjectificationRachel CalogeroChapter 7: New Directions at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and GenderChristina E. BejaranoPart II: Women as CandidatesGender and Political AmbitionChapter 8: Gender Differences in Political AmbitionKristin KanthakChapter 9: Women’s Decisions to Run for Office: A Relationally Embedded ModelKira Sanbonmatsu and Susan J. CarrollGender Stereotypes and Group IdentityChapter 10: Gender Stereotypes and Voter Evaluations of Female CandidatesNichole M. BauerChapter 11: The Impact of Motherhood and Maternal Messages on Political CandidatesJill Greenlee, Grace Deason and Carrie LangnerPart III: Women in Political LeadershipChapter 12: The Impact of Gender in the Legislative ProcessBrian Frederick and Shannon JenkinsChapter 13: Gender and the Bench: Does Judge Sex Influence Citizens?Kjersten NelsonChapter 14: ConclusionAngela L. Bos and Monica C. Schneider