political parties, gender, and representation in the state legislatures Osborn, Tracy L. 1975- creator text nyu New York Oxford Oxford University Press c2012 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xv, 228 p.) : ill. This title argues that political parties fundamentally structure the ways in which women legislators represent women's interests. Using original election, sponsorship and roll call data across the US state chambers, Osborn shows how parties shape the policy alternatives women offer. specialized Tracy L. Osborn. Includes bibliographical references and index. Women legislators United States States Women Political activity United States States Party affiliation United States States Political parties United States States Women Government policy United States States Women Legal status, laws, etc United States States HQ1236.5.U6 O73 2012 328.730082 9780199949397 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199845347.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199845347.001.0001 StDuBDS 120417 20150804193922.0 EDZ0000077396