Articles by Clémence Deswert

March 13, 2025

🌈 Sexism in politics: a barrier to women’s representation

Clémence Deswert

Sexism in politics restricts women’s participation and weakens democracy. A study by Hilde Coffé and colleagues on the 2024 legislative elections in Belgium reveals the impact of sexist attacks, stereotypes, and dismissals on women candidates, shaping careers, silencing voices, and discouraging future leaders. Tackling these problems is crucial for building truly representative politics

Clémence Deswert

PhD Candidate, Center for the Study of Politics (Cevipol), Université libre de Bruxelles

Clémence’s doctoral research focuses on gendered mediation in the coverage of electoral campaigns by the press.

Her research interests include the relationship between gender and politics, political communication, and the political representation of women.

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