Evaluating Traditionalism in the Atlantic Provinces: Voting, Public Opinion and the Electoral Project

Authors

  • Brenda O'Neill University of Manitoba.
  • Lynda Erickson Simon Fraser University.

Keywords:

Traditionalism, Atlantic Canada, Electoral politics, Gender equality, Women politicians

Abstract

Using electoral and survey data, this article explores the degree to which "traditionalism" accurately describes the political agenda in the Atlantic region. The authors find that the region is less traditional than often assumed, although electoral politics continues to be dominated by the Liberal and Conservative parties and religious beliefs remain stronger than in other regions in the country. On questions of women's equality and moral traditionalism, however, the region appears decidedly average in its attitudes.

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Published

2003-04-01

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2003): Health Panic and Women's Health

Section

Special Collection: Women's Exercise of Political Power: Building Leaderships in Atlantic Canada

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