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Gender And Millennial Support For Women Political Leaders, Delaina Lea Sawyers
Gender And Millennial Support For Women Political Leaders, Delaina Lea Sawyers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite comprising more than 50% of the population and voting in greater numbers than men, women are underrepresented in U.S. political leadership. Although research exists on the correlation between gender and politics, little literature addresses the influence of generation and gender on voting behavior. Using Jaggar's liberal feminist theory as a framework, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between female generational cohorts and their policy preferences and candidate support. Two research questions assessed the differences between female millennials and baby boomers regarding policy preferences in the areas of income equality, opportunity, representation, and candidate support. A …
Experiences Of Long-Term Stay Among Homeless Millennials In New York City Shelters, Xellex Z. Rivera
Experiences Of Long-Term Stay Among Homeless Millennials In New York City Shelters, Xellex Z. Rivera
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of homeless millennials seeking shelter in New York City (NYC) increases
nightly. Aside from seeking shelter services, millennial adults are also staying in shelters longer than the time allotted by the city. Their extended stay places a burden on city resources and taxpayers. Although there is research on the millennial generation and homelessness in NYC, more research is needed on the experiences of single, millennial adults who stay in shelters for extended periods of time. The purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study was to explore the experiences of 4 long-term-stay millennials, 25 to 34 years of age, …