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Class, Gender and Legislative Behavior in Comparative Environments
Sat, October 2, 4:00 to 5:30pm PDT (4:00 to 5:30pm PDT), TBASession Submission Type: In-Person Created Panel
Session Description
While it is well-known that the presence of women in office has made significant changes in political behavior and government's performance; many additional inquiries still remain unanswered. Specifically, links among female representatives and constituents, patterns of committee behavior, and policiy effectiveness of women offer a space for novel contributions. Recent contributions have also analyzed the effects of class over representation and legislative behavior. This diverse panel hosts innovative approaches from a wide comparative perspective
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Party-Centered Politics and Women’s Access to Committee Appointments - Tiffany D. Barnes, University of Kentucky; Mirya R. Holman, Tulane University
The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Turkey’s Parliament - Saadet Konak Unal, University of Houston; Eduardo Aleman, University of Houston
Constituents Ask Female Legislators to Do More - Daniel M. Butler, WUSTL; Elin Naurin, University of Gothenburg; Patrik Ohberg, The Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg
Class in Session? Legislator Economic Background & Policy Content in Congress - Benjamin Bishin, University of California, Riverside; Thomas J. Hayes, University of Connecticut; Erinn K Lauterbach, University of Virginia