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Different Governments, Different Interests: The Gender Gap in Political Interest
- Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State and Society
- Oxford University Press
- Volume 26, Number 3, Fall 2019
- pp. 348-369
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Abstract:
In recent decades, differences between men and women have blurred in many social dimensions, including levels of educational attainment or access to the labor market. However, this increase in equality has not been reflected in a proportional reduction in the gender gap in political interest. This paper evaluates the extent of gender differences in political interest regarding different arenas, considering the moderating effect of marriage and caring for others using data from the Citizenship, Involvement, and Democracy Project. Although women generally find local politics more interesting than national politics, family, and caring responsibilities are still a source of disadvantage.