Double Glass Ceiling

Double Glass Ceiling: The Class Effects of Gender Representation, Volume 1, is a scholarly work within the fields of politics and social sciences and sociology. This reference text examines the intersection of class and gender in political representation, focusing on the severe underrepresentation of working-class women in legislative bodies worldwide. The authors analyze how the shortage of representatives from underprivileged backgrounds affects the relationship between descriptive and symbolic representation.

The text theorizes and tests class-based differences in policy priorities for women. It further explores how the representation gap in politics and government may diminish political efficacy among women from lower economic classes. By uncovering these specific dynamics, Double Glass Ceiling, Volume 1, provides a detailed analysis of how socioeconomic status shapes gender-based political attitudes and behavior.