Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
- Lesson
- Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Instructions
Research the proportion of three or more of the following: women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.
- Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.
- Why do you think some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?
- Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
- Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress’s business?
- How might we, the citizens, as a people, address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.
Requirements
- Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)