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In person icon Gender, Candidacy, Campaigns, and Political Careers in Post-Industrial Democracies

Elections
Political Competition
Political Participation
Campaign
Candidate
Party Members
Communication
P050
Susan Franceschet
University of Calgary
Tracy Osborn
University of Iowa
Political Participation

In person icon Building: Géopolis, Floor: 2, Room: 2137

Thursday 14:30 - 16:15 CEST (08/06/2017)

Abstract

Political careers often start with party membership, candidacies, and campaigns for public office. This panel examines how gender influences these fundamental aspects of political participation in established, post-industrial democracies.

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