How Do Women and Men Respond to More Women in the Legislature? A Study of Bill Introductions and Effectiveness
Published online on June 18, 2026
Abstract
Political Research Quarterly, Ahead of Print.
How do the increasing numbers of women in state legislatures change the legislative behavior of women and men? To answer this question, I analyze bill introductions and effectiveness in 49 U.S. state legislatures. I find that in upper chambers with high ...
How do the increasing numbers of women in state legislatures change the legislative behavior of women and men? To answer this question, I analyze bill introductions and effectiveness in 49 U.S. state legislatures. I find that in upper chambers with high ...