Differences In Political Contributions Among Men And Women Of The Corporate Elite In The 2008 Federal Election
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| Title: | Differences In Political Contributions Among Men And Women Of The Corporate Elite In The 2008 Federal Election |
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| Authors: | Mccormick, Keith Ray |
| Committee Members: | Clifford Staples |
| Summary: | The Corporate Elite (CE) has been dominated by white men who have traditionally contributed to the Republican Party to further corporate business interests. Since the 1970's, a small but growing number of women have attained positions of power and authority in the CE. This trend raises the question of how the arrival of women will affect the political contribution behavior of the CE. This study examines differences in the number of men and women who contributed to Republicans or Democrats in the 2008 election. Analysis suggests three patterns: (1) men contributed in significantly higher numbers to the Republican Party and candidates, (2) women contributed in significantly higher numbers to the Democratic Party and candidates, and (3) gender remained a significant predictor of contribution behavior despite controlling for corporate CEO, board membership, and educational attainment. Future research might examine additional factors that influence these individual's political contribution behavior. |
| URL: | https://commons.und.edu/theses/1570 |
| Database: | OpenDissertations |
| Abstract: | The Corporate Elite (CE) has been dominated by white men who have traditionally contributed to the Republican Party to further corporate business interests. Since the 1970's, a small but growing number of women have attained positions of power and authority in the CE. This trend raises the question of how the arrival of women will affect the political contribution behavior of the CE. This study examines differences in the number of men and women who contributed to Republicans or Democrats in the 2008 election. Analysis suggests three patterns: (1) men contributed in significantly higher numbers to the Republican Party and candidates, (2) women contributed in significantly higher numbers to the Democratic Party and candidates, and (3) gender remained a significant predictor of contribution behavior despite controlling for corporate CEO, board membership, and educational attainment. Future research might examine additional factors that influence these individual's political contribution behavior. |
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