Gendered News Coverage and Women as Heads of Government

• Published in: Political communication Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 388 - 406
• Main Authors: Thomas, Melanee, Harell, Allison, Rijkhoff, Sanne A.M., Gosselin, Tania
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Routledge 04.07.2021; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Canada; Competence; Content analysis; Dictionaries; Families & family life; First year; Gender; Gender differences; gendered coverage; Heads of government; Internet; leader evaluations; Lexicoder; Masculinity; Media coverage; Men; News media; Personality; Political leadership; Politicians; Politics; Sexual orientation; Uniqueness; Women and politics; Women-led governments; Canada

Women politicians have long faced a gendered media environment, where their novelty, potential (in)competence, family, and appearance have been over-emphasized in comparison to men. Much of this literature has focused on politicians running for office and women who hold legislative office. Little re...