Description: "The definitive analysis of how the presence of women politicians affects young people. From Kamala Harris to Nikki Haley, women in public life are widely expected to inspire young people, especially girls, to follow in their footsteps. See Jane Run provides the definitive analysis of women politicians as role models. With wide-ranging data and attention to gender, race, and party, David E. Campbell and Christina Wolbrecht find that women in politics help convince young people, regardless of gender, that women are capable of political leadership. For young women, women role models enhance faith in democracy and inspire political engagement, including running for office themselves. As role models, women politicians help ensure a more inclusive democracy"--
Brief description: David E. Campbell is the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame. His research explains how, when, and why people get involved in politics. His previous books include Secular Surge, Seeking the Promised Land, and American Grace. His research has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, among other outlets.
Review Quotes:
"Campbell and Wolbrecht, two of the world's leading scholars of civic engagement, showcase their unmatched expertise as they reveal how women in government impact political attitudes and engagement--particularly among America's youth. Focusing their lens on the modern political era, the authors present vast evidence to show that, when women hold elected office, they leave enduring impressions on young people across party and gender. This era-defining book offers an accessible and essential understanding of how our political representatives shape the voters we become."
--Samara Klar coauthor of "Partisan Hostility and American Democracy: Explaining Political Divisions and When They Matter"