Polite political punditry may be quietly silencing women on TV

Civility isn't gender equality's friend in televised political discussions, where women typically speak less and are shown less respect than men, according to a new study of gendered conversational norms co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher.

Jun 24, 2025 - 16:28
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Civility isn't gender equality's friend in televised political discussions, where women typically speak less and are shown less respect than men, according to a new study of gendered conversational norms co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher.