In this paper, we provide one of the first systematic analyses of gender's effect on trade attitudes. We draw on a unique representative national survey of American workers that allows us to evaluate a variety of potential explanations for gender differences in attitudes toward free trade and open markets more generally. We find that existing explanations for the gender gap, most notably differences between men and women in economic knowledge and differing material selfinterests, do not explain the gap. Rather, the gender difference in trade preferences and attitudes about open markets is due to less favorable attitudes toward competition among women, less willingness to relocate for jobs among women, and more isolationist non-economic foreign policy attitudes among women.Recent scholarship finds a link between gender and trade preferences in the United States and elsewhere. One
First and foremost, this thesis is dedicated to my family. Primarily, it's dedicated to my dad ("Abba") for his help not only with this particular work, for which he was invaluable, but also for his general interest and attention to my entire academic development. It has meant a lot to me that he has put his own life on hold at various points to help make sure I had fewer split infinitives. It's also for my mom, who had to listen to my dad grouse every time I sent him an essay with a split infinitive, as well as for always being my personal cheerleader. Thanks also go to my brother, whose thesis was so remarkable that I felt constantly challenged to improve upon my own. I'd also like to thank the people and institutions that helped me with my research. It was through the assistance of the Freeman Grant and the Davenport Grant, as well as the kindness of the US-Asia Institute and the Rand-Gibson family, that I was able to have a productive summer researching Taiwan. I'd also like to thank Professor Cherie Steele, who was extremely patient with me as I pursued other activities in the fall and seemed to maintain confidence that I would finish, even when I returned from a month long jaunt in Thailand at the end of January and still lacked a clear thesis topic. Finally, I'd like to thank my classmates and the professors of the College of Social Studies. In particular, Gabe Paquette and Cecilia Miller helped my writing immensely by helping me to use a thesis in my writing, which clearly was an important learning process before undertaking this project. I have drawn heavily on ideas raised in the classes of Sarah Williarty, Peter Rutland, and Gil Skillman, and very much appreciate all of their help and guidance over the past three years. My classmates in the CSS have also been phenomenal. Finally, a special thank you also goes to my housemates and neighbors in Fauver, especially Caitlin, whose constant displeasure at my not being done quickly enough was always amusing. Thank you to all who helped me. This thesis will be structured as follows: a discussion of sovereignty and the debate surrounding it, a review of the major precursor organizations to the UN and the UN itself, plus a consideration of whether sovereignty has changed due to institutionalization, and an assessment of Taiwan's sovereignty, to serve as a test case for the previous three chapters. The conclusion will discuss, both broadly and in specific terms, my narrower question-whether it can be concluded that sovereignty is affected by membership in the United Nations.
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