The complexities of gender in the U.S. election
The Decibel
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Gender, Rights, and Voting Dynamics
This chapter examines the relationship between gender, reproductive rights, and voting outcomes in U.S. elections, focusing on abortion measures and the nuanced motivations behind voter choices. It highlights how economic factors and identity intersections, like race and religion, significantly influence voting behaviors, particularly among women. The chapter critiques the oversimplification of voter groups and emphasizes the importance of validated election data over exit polls to understand the complexities of political identity.
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