Texas Politics – Where’s the diversity?
Join Dr. Joanne Connor Green to discuss the impact of diversity, or lack thereof, on the Texas legislature and Texas politics.
Dr. Joanne Connor Green, Texas Christian University
When the 2021 state legislative session began in January, it was not a diverse group that was sworn in. Join Dr. Joanne Connor Green as she discusses some of the causes for this lack of diversity as well as the consequences on the output of the legislature and how this dynamic impacts Texas politics.
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About the speaker
Dr. Joanne Connor Green is a professor of political science at Texas Christian University. Green studies the role of gender in American politics. She and her colleagues are examining how the presence of women and non-Caucasian representatives in state legislatures affects public policies, specifically as they pertain to people with disabilities, children, and older adults.
Green, who’s also interested in promoting civic engagement, regularly speaks to community groups regarding campaigns and elections as well as gender in American politics. She is also co-author of Government and Politics in the Lone Star State, 12th Edition.