“representation” Charts
Religious Affiliations of Congress, Catholic Domination »
Since the election of the first Catholic President, the beloved John F. Kennedy, the proportion of US Representatives that are…
Most Television Executive Producers Are Men »
Despite some really amazing female characters on television today, women made up only 18.6 percent of executive producers for television…
#HeforShe: Women Are Drastically Underrepresented »
Even in 2014, nations exhibit dramatically lower representation of women in their respective governmental bodies, globally. Interestingly, Rwanda (which is…
You Ought to Be in Pictures, If You're a Man »
Of 2012's 4,475 speaking characters on screen only 28.4 percent were female. Men made up a majority of these speaking…
Washington: Closer to Wall Street Than Main Street »
Tasked with representing the American people -- the common man -- the United States Congress seems closer to Wall Street…
Effects Of The Fourth World Conference On Women »
In 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women took place in Beijing. This conference was designed to promote women's participation…
Religious Affiliations of Congress Compared to the Nation »
Congress is dominated by Protestants, Catholics, and Jews, with collective proportions among members of both houses at roughly 94%. Meanwhile,…
Red/Blue Switcharoo: Dixie Dems Disappear while Reps Rise »
New England = Republican Stronghold. South = Democratic Dominion. These associations are so contrary to our modern-day perspectives, but not…
Power in Numbers: Migration Changes Congressional Influence »
Strong gains in Florida and Texas have given the South more congressional seats since 1910 than all regions except the…