
How Gender Attitudes Shape Climate Concerns
Rahel Weier, Miriam Rehm and Neva Löw
Women are more likely to worry about the climate crisis than men. The concept of “hegemonic masculinity” explains this gender gap.
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Neva Löw, PhD, is a political scientist and works for the Economic and Social Institute (WSI) of the Hans-Böckler-Stiftung.

Rahel Weier, Miriam Rehm and Neva Löw
Women are more likely to worry about the climate crisis than men. The concept of “hegemonic masculinity” explains this gender gap.

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