Articles by Ian McAllister

May 10, 2021

How do voters view women political leaders?

Ian McAllister

Ruth Dassonneville, Stephen Quinlan and Ian McAllister go beyond the conventional wisdoms about women in politics to explore how the public views women leaders. Their findings suggest that women are more popular leaders than men, but are less successful in translating that popularity into votes

Ian McAllister

Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the Australian National University

Ian has been director of the Australian Election Study since 1987. Follow the work of the Study on Twitter @AUelectionstudy

His research covers Australian politics, comparative political behaviour and postcommunist politics.

Public Opinion and Australian Defence and Foreign Policy: Attitudes and Trends Since 1945 (Palgrave 2021, with Danielle Chubb)

Conflict to Peace: Society and Politics in Northern Ireland Over Half a Century (Manchester University Press 2013, with Bernadette Hayes)

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