b'Modern Day Sexism: Sexism and the VoteTykera S. TaylorSponsor: Dr. Bernard Tamas, Department of Political ScienceDid sexism contribute to Hillary Clintons defeat in the 2016 presidential election? In this paper, using data from the 2016 American National Election Study, I have examined this question using several measures of sexism as independent variables, including importance of women being elected; women demanding equality seek special favors; women complaining about discrimination cause more problems; attention media should pay to discrimination against women; should Trump video about women have mattered in vote; Modern Sexism Index. I conclude that there is strong evidence that sexism was one factor that led to Trumps 2016 victory.The Pink Wave across Parliaments: What Factors Explain the Percentage of Women in National Politics?Sabrina C VianaSponsor: Dr. James La Plant, Department of Political ScienceThis quantitative research paper examines the factors that explain the percentage of women in national parliament. The seven independent variables used in this study are freedom scores, literacy rates, democracy levels, corruption perception index, gender quotas, population density and gross domestic product (GDP per capita). The dependent variable is the percentage of women in national parliaments. To analyze the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable, a correlation analysis, four scatterplots and an analysis of variation (ANOVA) were generated. The correlation analysis revealed that five out of seven independent variables were statistically significant: freedom scores, literacy rates, democracy levels, corruption perception index, and gender quotas. Ultimately, gender quotas proved to be the most statistically significant out of the five showcasing the influence and positive feedback that this variable, if implemented, would have on the percentage of women in parliament.88'