Abstract

This study assesses gender gaps in political participation within the host country and in transnational activities among immigrants, using a survey of more than 1000 immigrants in Quebec (Canada). More specifically, the study examines whether premigration experiences with gender equality shapes immigrants’ political participation. We find no evidence of gender gaps in political activities in the host country, but observe a gender gap in transnational political activities varying in size depending on levels of gender equality in immigrants’ countries of origin. The analyses suggest that structural opportunities, more than political socialization, might account for this gender gap.

摘要

本研究使用对魁北克（加拿大）1000 多名移民的调查，评估东道国政治参与和移民跨国活动中的性别差距。更具体地说，该研究考察了移民前的性别平等经历是否影响了移民的政治参与。我们没有发现东道国政治活动中性别差距的证据，但观察到跨国政治活动中的性别差距，其规模因移民原籍国的性别平等水平而异。分析表明，结构性机会，而不是政治社会化，可能是造成这种性别差距的原因。