Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans

Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans

Research the proportion of 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 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 affect Congress\’s business?

How might we as a people address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.

WRITING REQUIREMENTS (APA FORMAT)

Length: 1.5 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)

textbook citation: Greenberg, E. S., & Page, B. I. (2018). The Struggle for Democracy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition (12th Edition). Pearson Education (US). https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9780135246849

in the files I included the textbook pages you must use as a resource thank you!!

Requirements: 1.5 pages