Women in politics linked to greater public trust
Research by Dr Erven Lauw and Professor Ian Smith from the School’s Department of Economics has been featured on Phys.org.
Their study shows that citizens are more likely to feel represented and politically engaged when women hold a greater share of parliamentary seats. Drawing on cross-national survey data, the researchers link gender diversity in political institutions to higher levels of democratic legitimacy and public trust.
The findings point to the broader value of inclusive governance in strengthening confidence in democratic systems.
Read the full article on Phys.org.