Topic of thesis: How research methodology alters, shapes and unravels political knowledge patterns.
Abstract: What do we know about politics, and why is it important? Political knowledge is a valuable good, especially when participating in democratic events, such as elections. In fact, informed citizens make wiser choices at the voting booth, selecting those who will better represent their interests; on the other hand, ignorance could lead to exclusion and fuel undemocratic attitudes and behaviours. Despite the importance of this topic, social research has often been proven inadequate in collecting data on political knowledge and measuring it consequently, calling for a review of the methods involved. Moreover, it has given close to little attention to knowledge inequalities, to their persistence and the outcome they could produce. Women, for one, bear a stubborn political knowledge gap, as they appear less informed than men. In today's world, this disparity cannot be exclusively driven by institutional factors, such as socialized gender roles; it is therefore necessary to challenge the traditional explanations of the gender knowledge gap, and seek whether cornerstone assumptions of political behaviour actually stand on a methodological faux pas.
Research Interests: Political Behaviour; Survey Methodology; Experimental Methodology; Public Opinion. 
Graduated from: University of Trento - MA University of Bologna (Forlì) - BA

Degrees obtained:  Sociology and Social Methodology - BA International and Diplomatic Studies - MA
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