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
Senior Researcher, VUB Centre for Democratic Futures (DFUTURE, Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Robin's primary research interest lies in the study of political representation, with a particular focus on the gendered nature of politics.
She explores the intersection of gender, intersectionality, stereotypes, and political decision-making, shedding light on how these factors shape both the representation of marginalised groups and voter perceptions in contemporary political systems.
Robin has recently published on these topics in Electoral Studies, Politics & Gender, and Political Research Quarterly.
Previously, she was a visiting scholar at Texas A&M University (US).
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