The diversity paradox parties, legislatures, and the organizational foundations of representation in America Kanthak, Kristin. creator Krause, George A. 1965- text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng
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1 online resource. The authors assert that representative institutions such as legislatures face a 'diversity paradox': when the size of a minority group increases beyond mere 'tokenism' in representative institutions, it tends to create an unintended backlash toward the minority group's members. specialized Kristin Kanthak and George Krause. Includes bibliographical references and index. Minorities Political activity United States Representative government and representation United States United States Politics and government E184.A1 320.080973 9780199933433 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199891726.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199891726.001.0001 StDuBDS 120417 20150804193930.0 EDZ0000077473