| Extant literature has established a relationship between being a member of a minority group and higher levels of support for women’s rights. This relationship can be seen as a strong example of intersectionality and cross-identity support among groups because there is the potential for increased awareness and empathy expressed toward groups experiencing similar patterns of discrimination and societal oppression. However, among the existing literature, the socializing effects of family dynamics, specificallygrowing up in a single-mother environment, has not yet been examined. This research seeks to understand whether growing up in a single-mother household has the potential to increase one’s support for women’s rights and whether this could be assessed as a potential factor for increased support within minority communities. The findings of this studysuggest that alink exists. However, the relationship is complex in that intergroup support depends upon perceptions of reciprocity where both groups stand to benefit.Key Words: Gender, Women’s Rights, Identity Politics, Socialization, Intersectionality, Minority Politics |