Gender & Politics

Following an election that had one of the largest gender gaps in history, women are more likely than men to say they are paying increased attention to politics.

While female gun owners resemble their male counterparts in some respects, their views on and experiences with guns often differ from those of male gun owners.

The gender divide in Donald Trump’s job approval rating is larger than for most recent presidents at comparable points early in their administrations.

Beyond partisan differences over economic policies, there are stark divisions on a fundamental question: What makes someone rich or poor?

One hundred years after Jeannette Rankin became the first female member of the U.S. Congress, women remain underrepresented in political and business leadership.

Public support for the Keystone XL pipeline has fallen since 2014, largely because of a sharp decline among Democrats.

Majorities in all but one country said it is important that women have the same rights as men in their society, a 2015 survey of 38 nations found.

As Obama’s time in office nears its end, the U.S. remains short of his goal to produce more college graduates by 2020.

More than a month after the presidential election, Donald Trump’s victory and his plans for the presidency remain a topic of conversation for most – but not all – Americans. With the holidays approaching, 39% of U.S. adults say their families avoid conversations about politics. Following one of the most divisive campaigns in recent memory, here […]

Broad economic concerns of rural white Americans aligned with cornerstones of the Trump campaign, and the gender gap played a key role in the 2016 narrative.