Diversity in Political Institutions and Congressional Responsiveness to Minority Interests
Abstract
Despite claims that diversity benefits the democratic process, critics question whether increased diversity significantly improves government responsiveness and accountability beyond electoral competition and constituency influence. The authors advance a diversity infrastructure theory to explain why and how minority legislators have kept minority interests on the congressional agenda. Using data on congressional hearings held on civil rights...
Paper Details
Title
Diversity in Political Institutions and Congressional Responsiveness to Minority Interests
Published Date
Jan 20, 2012
Journal
Volume
66
Issue
1
Pages
127 - 140
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