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Empirical studies have shown that US politics is heavily tilted in favor of the better off, as political decisions tend to reflect the preferences of the rich while largely ignoring those of the poor and middle classes. These findings have prompted a lively debate about potential mechanisms that...
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Empirical studies have shown that US politics is heavily tilted in favor of the better off, as political decisions tend to reflect the preferences of the rich while largely ignoring those of the poor and middle classes. These findings have prompted a lively debate about potential mechanisms that...
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We document the representation of female economists on the conference programs at the NBER Summer Institute from 2001 … macroeconomics, and 25.9 percent of authors in microeconomics. We examine three channels potentially affecting female representation …
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analysis methods, to measure the representation of skin color, race, gender, and age in award-winning children's books widely …Books shape how children learn about society and norms, in part through representation of different characters. We … of, and demand for, books with different levels of representation to better understand the economic behavior that may …
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This article discusses some critical readings of theoretical texts on gender in Southeast Asian countries, where the … guidelines to explore the negotiation and evolution of gender concepts. Gender issues are located not only within structures of …-colonial contexts, where local notions about gender (in)equality and complementarity are constantly evolving.This article claims that …
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Despite decades of research and affirmative action, women continue to be under-represented in the sciences. Cultural assumptions and stereotypes are a key factor impacting women’s entry into and retention in the sciences, indicating the need for improved role models for girls in science...
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