The Democratic Implications of Political Harassment and Sexism (DIPAS)
Democracy rests on a clear premise: elected representatives stand, and act for the represented. When harassment and sexism inhibit candidates and officeholders from campaigning and fulfilling their representative duties, electoral integrity, democratic legitimacy, and descriptive and substantial representation are all harmed. In light of an increased (focus on) harassment in politics, DIPAS’ research questions are: (1) to what exent do identity, roles and opinions explain variations in the type and intensity of harassment and sexism experienced by candidates and elected representatives, and (2) how does this experience inhibit representation?
Kosiara-Pedersen, Karina 2023, ‘Single Ladies and Freedom of Speech. Gendered Explanations and Effects of Violence in Politics’, European Journal of Politics and Gender. Online first.
Elin Bjarnegård
Sarah Childs
Sofia Collignon
Mona Lena Krook
Lena Wängnerud
Researchers
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damsbo-Svendsen, Søren | Postdoc | +4535321446 | |
| Kosiara-Pedersen, Karina | Associate Professor | +4535323416 |
Funded by
The Democratic Implications of Political Harassment and Sexism (DIPAS) has received a three year funding from Independent Research Fund Denmark
Project: The Democratic Implications of Political Harassment and Sexism (DIPAS)
Period: 2022-2025
Contact
Karina Kosiara-Pedersen
Department of Political Science
Mail: kp@ifs.ku.dk
Phone: +45 35 32 34 16
External researcher:
| Christina Fiig | Aarhus University |