For Obama It is Easier to Overcome Racial Stereotypes Than for Hillary to Overcome Gender Bias

A good overview of the relevant research in social psychology from the Sunday Boston Globe.

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Matthew C. Nisbet

August 16, 2010

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A good overview of the relevant research in social psychology from the Sunday Boston Globe.

Matthew C. Nisbet

Associate Professor of Communication, Northeastern University

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