Gender in Campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government
Cover of the book Gender in Campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives by Barbara C. Burrell, University of Michigan Press
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Author: Barbara C. Burrell ISBN: 9780472120512
Publisher: University of Michigan Press Publication: September 15, 2014
Imprint: University of Michigan Press Language: English
Author: Barbara C. Burrell
ISBN: 9780472120512
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication: September 15, 2014
Imprint: University of Michigan Press
Language: English

Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive examination of women’s candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in congressional elections from 1994 through 2012. Analyzing extensive original data sets on all major party candidates for 10 elections—covering candidate status, sex, party affiliation, fundraising, candidate background variables, votes obtained, and success rates for both primary and general elections—Burrell finds no evidence of categorical gender discrimination against women candidates. They compete equally with men and often outpace them in raising money, gaining interest group and political party support, and winning elections; indeed, more women hold seats in the House than ever before. However, Burrell concludes, women have not advanced more quickly because newcomers face difficulties in challenging more experienced candidates and because women are not taking advantage of opportunities to run for office.

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Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive examination of women’s candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in congressional elections from 1994 through 2012. Analyzing extensive original data sets on all major party candidates for 10 elections—covering candidate status, sex, party affiliation, fundraising, candidate background variables, votes obtained, and success rates for both primary and general elections—Burrell finds no evidence of categorical gender discrimination against women candidates. They compete equally with men and often outpace them in raising money, gaining interest group and political party support, and winning elections; indeed, more women hold seats in the House than ever before. However, Burrell concludes, women have not advanced more quickly because newcomers face difficulties in challenging more experienced candidates and because women are not taking advantage of opportunities to run for office.

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