This research explores partisan evaluations of sexual misconduct allegations within politics and how the #MeToo movement influences them.
Data & Methods
- We use a two-wave survey experiment design.
- Our findings show partisans are more critical of out-party members regarding such allegations.
- Individuals less likely to engage in reflective thinking demonstrate heightened bias.
Key Findings
- Stronger support for #MeToo leads individuals, including those predisposed against reflection, toward fairer evaluations.
- The movement appears effective at mitigating partisan motivated reasoning when assessing political misconduct cases.
