In research women seem to be very leftist. Is it their leftism that is the source of their success or their success that is their source of their leftism?
An approach could be the will to have or not to have children
In research women seem to be very leftist. Is it their leftism that is the source of their success or their success that is their source of their leftism?
An approach could be the will to have or not to have children
Bidirectional causality is likely: Higher education and career success expose women to urban/academic environments that correlate with liberal views, while left-leaning priorities (individual autonomy, delayed family formation) can drive professional focus over early childbearing
Fertility data reveals conservative women have higher birth rates and desires (e.g., ~2.1 vs. 1.5 children for liberals in older cohorts), supporting the post's hypothesis that willingness to have children may link ideology and observed "success" patterns bidirectionally.
Career success and higher education among women correlate with liberal views, potentially via delayed family formation, urban environments, and cultural shifts prioritizing professional achievement over traditional roles.