When Does Gender Matter?: Women Candidates and Gender Stereotypes in American Elections - Paperback

by Kathleen Dolan (Author)

Scholars and political observers raise concerns that the sex of a woman candidate can complicate her chances of success. This perspective is primarily motivated by concerns about the negative impact of voter gender stereotypes. Instead, this book demonstrates that gender stereotypes have little impact on voter decisions involving women candidates.

Author Biography

Kathleen Dolan is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.