Is There Gender Bias Among Voters? Evidence from the Chilean Congressional Elections
Author
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Pino Emhart, Francisco
Admission date
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2017-05-12T19:23:06Z
Available date
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2017-05-12T19:23:06Z
Publication date
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2017
Cita de ítem
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Serie Documentos de Trabajo No. 444, pp. 1 - 40, Mayo, 2017
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Identifier
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/143944
Abstract
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I exploit the unique institution of gender-segregated voting booths in Chile, allowing
the use of actual voting data, instead of self-reported surveys, to test for gender bias
among voters. I find evidence of a small but significant negative gender bias: women
overall are less likely than men to vote for female candidates. The effect is mainly
driven by center-right voters. Selection and candidates’ quality do not explain away the
results. These results are consistent with a model in which female and male legislators
vote alike, and women voters living in municipalities where traditional gender roles
are more prevalent have a preference for center-right male candidates instead of female
candidates.
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Lenguage
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en
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Publisher
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Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Economía y Negocios