Acts of violence or harassment are often not deemed to be gendered when they are reported. This ambiguity results in a lack of information regarding attacks and makes the issue appear to be relatively commonplace. While it is reported that women in politics are more often targeted by violence than their male counterparts, the specific cause is often not reported as a gendered crime. This makes it more difficult to pinpoint where the links between gender-specific violence and political violence really are. Gabrielle Bardell’s 2011 report: "Breaking the mold: Understanding Gender and Electoral Violence” was one of the first documents published that showed examples and figures for how women are intimidated and attacked in politics.