Marta Fraile
Do Women Know Less About Politics Than Men? The Gender Gap in Political Knowledge in Europe
Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos
article analyses gender differences political knowledge rarely studied area europe results obtained via twolevel hierarchical linear models using 2009 european election studies voter study ees show men provide correct answers less dont know dk answers women whereas gender differences providing incorrect answers relevant additionally findings show even controlling varying access men women resources opportunities significant gender differences knowledge remain two factors distinctively affect knowledge men women age education first direct consequence generational changes gender gap increases great extent age second gender gap among low educated citizens twice large among highly educated counterparts