The gendered effect of losing an election and its consequences on descriptive representation

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dc.contributor.advisorJones, Mark P.
dc.creatorVallejo, Agustín
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-20T15:10:03Z
dc.date.available2019-03-20T15:10:03Z
dc.date.created2018-12
dc.date.issued2018-11-28
dc.date.submittedDecember 2018
dc.date.updated2019-03-20T15:10:03Z
dc.description.abstractAs in many other aspects of life, politics is not a one-shot-game. Most of the time it requires candidates running and losing several times before getting elected. By running and losing candidates can learn from their mistakes and be better known among voters in future elections. However, not all individuals decide to continue with their political careers after an electoral setback. In this dissertation I analyze gender differences in candidate persistence, defined as the probability of running for office in following elections. My main hypothesis is that the effect of losing an election on political ambition is stronger for women than for men. In particular, I argue that women are less likely than men to continue running for office after losing an election. I also argue that this gender gap may have consequences on representation because candidates with prior experience in elections – candidate experience – are more likely to be elected.
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dc.identifier.citationVallejo, Agustín. "The gendered effect of losing an election and its consequences on descriptive representation." (2018) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105252">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105252</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/105252
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.
dc.subjectPolitical Ambition
dc.subjectGender
dc.subjectElection
dc.subjectBrazil
dc.subjectRepresentation
dc.subjectRegression Discontinuity
dc.titleThe gendered effect of losing an election and its consequences on descriptive representation
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentPolitical Science
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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