The impact of American politics on perceptions of women's golfing abilities

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Abstract

We examine the relationship between political environments and perceptions of women's physical abilities. Using a sample of 496 golf courses located in the United States, we find a significant relationship between state political affiliations, ratings of senators and congressional representatives on a liberal to conservative continuum, and perceptions of gendered physical abilities. Institutional theory is presented as an explanation for the regional variation in perceptions of women's golfing abilities. Implications and results are discussed. Suggestions for further research are presented. © 2009 American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Inc.

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Arthur, M. M., Van Buren, H. J., & Del Campo, R. G. (2009). The impact of American politics on perceptions of women’s golfing abilities. American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 68(2), 517–539. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1536-7150.2009.00637.x

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