Across the globe, many more men than women hold political office. One reason for this disparity is a seeming gender difference in political ambition: Girls start to show less interest in political activities and pursuits as early as middle school, previous studies have shown. A team of psychology researchers set out to understand why.
A sense that they will be supported helps fuel children’s ambitions to become political leaders
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