Do Women Write More About Women? The Impact of Journalist Gender on the Media Visibility of Female and Male Politicians

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Jahrgang 73 (2025), Heft 3

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Jahrgang 73 (2025), Heft 3

Do Women Write More About Women? The Impact of Journalist Gender on the Media Visibility of Female and Male Politicians

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