Building a Reputation on National Security
The Impact of Stereotypes Related To Gender and Military Experience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6301294 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michele Swers, Michele L Swers (0000-0001-6457-9662, Georgetown University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 559-595 |
| Publication date | 2007-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Legislative Studies Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-9805 • E-ISSN: 1939-9162 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3162/036298007782398512 |
| OpenAlex | W2048437180 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 56 |
| References cited | 37 |
In a post‐9/11 world, all senators must establish their national security credentials with voters. Yet senators do not compete for leadership on an equal basis. Through an analysis of bill sponsorship, Sunday talk show appearances, and interviews with Senate staff, I demonstrate that defense policy is made in a partisan and gendered context. Gender stereotypes favoring male defense leadership create an additional hurdle for women, particularly Democratic women, as they seek to establish their reputations on security. By contrast, a record of military service facilitates senators' efforts to achieve action on their proposals and gain media attention for their views
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| Unique citing works | 56 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,29 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 56 |