A study from the University of Notre Dame reveals that exposure to female political candidates significantly increases the likelihood that adolescent girls will vote as adults. This research followed over 6,000 teens and found a 4-point increase in voting rates for those who observed a viable female candidate during adolescence. Particularly, girls from non-political households showed a 10-point boost. The findings underline the importance of role models in challenging political gender norms and encouraging future participation among women in politics.
Teen girls exposed to candidacy of women improve their voting likelihood, highlighting the importance of representation in politics to inspire future generations.
The University of Notre Dame study showed a significant impact: exposure to female candidates led to a 4-point increase in voting likelihood among teen girls.
For girls from less political households, seeing a competitive female candidate increased their voting likelihood by an impressive 10 points.
Role models like Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Nikki Haley emphasize how critical visibility is for motivating girls to pursue political ambitions.
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