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Amanda Bittner

Amanda Bittner is a Professor of Political Science at Memorial University, and the Director of the Gender and Politics Laboratory. She studies parties, elections, and voting behaviour.

Amanda's Latest Articles

A black-and-white photo of a hand placing a ballot (where the 'o' is the symbol for Venus, which is associated with women) into a ballot box.

Why Play a Political Game That’s Rigged Against You?

By Amanda Bittner ● Analysis ● July 26, 2022 July 26, 2022

If we fix the financial rules of the electoral game in Canada, we’ll widen the pool of players—and that’s a winning move for all of us.

What Does it Mean to Take Women’s Leadership Seriously?

By Amanda Bittner ● Commentary ● March 1, 2019 July 15, 2022

Filibusters aren’t the problem for women in politics

By Amanda Bittner ● Uncategorized ● June 11, 2016 July 15, 2022

Minister Gerry Byrne’s recent comment that the filibuster served as a deterrent for women entering politics told only part of the story.

Wait now, I thought it was 2015?

By Amanda Bittner ● Uncategorized ● November 23, 2015 July 15, 2022

We’ve achieved gender parity in our federal cabinet, but will we see the same in N.L. following next week’s provincial election?