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Date Available
5-4-2015
Year of Publication
2015
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College
Arts and Sciences
Department/School/Program
Political Science
Faculty
Dr. Daniel Morey
Faculty
Dr. Emily Beaulieu
Abstract
The overarching theme of my dissertation is the effect of interstate rivalries on women’s status. Specifically, I investigate the influence of rivalries on the election of women, the adoption of a gender quota, and the overall level of gender equality. National security is a prime concern in states involved in an interstate rivalry, which can influence women’s lives in a number of key ways. Through the actions of individual voters and rational parties, I find that being in an interstate rivalry leads to lower levels of female representation. In addition, I theorize that rivalries lessen societal pressure to increase female representation. Empirically, I find that rivalries decrease the probability of adopting a strong gender quota. I also investigate sexism and gender equality more broadly, theorizing and finding that men will be given more rights and political power due to their service and sacrifice for the state.
Recommended Citation
Schroeder, Theresa, "When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Interstate Rivalry on Women's Status" (2015). Theses and Dissertations--Political Science. 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/polysci_etds/12
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