Inequality in descriptive representation: The AOC Difference

• In Event: Varieties of Representation

Brief Overview

We examine Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's behavior as a descriptive representative. We content analyze her social media posts and her speeches to see which of her activities are different from her cohorts and which lead to more media attention.

Authors

• Charles Tien, CUNY Hunter College & The Graduate Center

• Dena Levy, SUNY College at Brockport