Abstract
The role of female politicians is a topic that has garnered significant study. More specifically, the concept of gendered issues (Mirya R. Holman 2015; Witt, Paget, and Matthews 1994) is one that deserves greater attention, especially when we see issues outside of the female gender norm becoming important in the national dialogue. Specifically, I am referring to Defense and National Security, both of which are issues that are incredibly salient in the minds of constituents, though are not generally thought of as within the capabilities of a female politician (Lawless 2004). 9/11 is perhaps the most salient National Security-related event to have happened within our country, and in the years surrounding 9/11, citizen’s concern regarding Defense and Foreign Policy became more heightened (Lawless 2004). What I hope to get after in this study is the impact 9/11 had on women in the Senate, given that citizens were prioritizing National Security and women were perceived as less equipped to handle such policy areas.
Advisor
Bos, Angela
Department
Political Science
Recommended Citation
Brazil, Lucy I., "Communicating Identities: An Examination of Senatorial Bill Sponsorship in a Pre- and Post-9/11 Context" (2017). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7665.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7665
Disciplines
American Politics
Keywords
Gender in Politics, Bill Sponsorship, 9/11, Terrorism, Women's Issues, Senate
Publication Date
2017
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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