Media Coverage of Minority Congresswomen and Voter Evaluations
Evidence from an Online Experimental Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7972079 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sarah Allen Gershon (0000-0002-3283-3029, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 702-714 |
| Publication date | 2013-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Research Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1065-9129 • E-ISSN: 1938-274X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1065912912467851 |
| OpenAlex | W2062666079 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 48 |
Scholars of gender and race politics have long drawn links between the media’s less than favorable treatment of women and minorities, and these candidates’ struggles to curry favor with voters. However, few have examined minority women’s coverage. This multimethodological study examines the nature and implications of the media’s treatment of Anglo, Latina, and African American congresswomen. The results indicate significant differences in the content of these women’s media coverage and its influence on voters’ attitudes. The implications of these findings for Anglo and minority women campaigning for and holding elective office are discussed
African american · Demographic economics · Economics · Ethnic group · Media coverage · Media studies · Minority group · Political science · Politics · Race (biology · Sociology · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2,18 |
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| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 23 |