Title: A seat at the table : congresswomen's perspectives on why their presence matters /
Authors: Dittmar, Kelly, 1984-; Sanbonmatsu, Kira, 1970-; Carroll, Susan J., 1950-
Year: 2018
Subjects: United States. Interviews.; Women Political activity United States.; Women legislators United States Interviews.; Women legislators; Women Political activity; Women political candidates; Women politicians; United States
Abstract: A Seat at the Table examines how women in Congress assess their experiences in and contributions to American politics. Drawing on personal interviews with women serving in the 114th Congress, the authors analyze the perspectives of women members as they seek to make a meaningful difference in the contemporary political environment. Unlike other studies of women in Congress, this book avoids looking at gender in a vacuum, instead considering how gender interacts with political party, race and ethnicity, seniority, chamber, and district characteristics to shape women's representational influence.