Debunking family myth as primary reason for gender gap in politics

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 14:01 in Psychology & Sociology

The widely touted myth that traditional family structures and roles contribute to women's lower political ambition is being debunked by one American expert. The significant impediments women face are a lack of political recruitment and lower self-perceptions of their qualifications, she argues.

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