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September 27, 2025European Journal of Politics and GenderOpen Access

Who still wants to enter politics? Intersectional perspectives of young women aspirants on violence against politicians

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JJJudith de JongZRZahra Runderkamp

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Overview

Focus groups unveil how violence disrupts political aspirations among young women, indicating intersectional discrimination effects.

Key Points

  • Witnessing violence poses a major obstacle to young women's political ambitions, leading to significant deterrence.
  • Aspirant women with migration backgrounds report higher levels of discouragement due to intersecting forms of discrimination.
  • Focus groups with 37 participants reveal a complex relationship between perceived risks and political engagement for women.
  • Addressing violence is essential to create a more diverse political landscape and enhance democratic representation.

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Jong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be70eebfec0fc52385dbhttps://doi.org/10.1332/25151088y2025d000000105
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