As my coauthor Charles Crabtree put it: “This creates a strategic dilemma: the kinds of messages that can be effective for men may actually hurt women on the campaign trail.” He summarizes our study (w. Akitaka Matsuo & @yoshiono.bsky.social) here:
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New research from Monash University reveals female candidates face distinct constraints in how they communicate with voters.