After reading “Should Blacks Represent Blacks and Women Represent Women? A Contingent “Yes” written by Jane Mansbridge, I have come to the conclusion that yes, descriptive representation does matter. Especially in this year's 2016 Presidential Election. Female politicians do better a job at representing the interest of women voter’s. As a Professor from The University of Iowa states “Political science research suggests...female legislators, especially Democratic officeholders, are more likely to sponsor bills for issues associated more clearly with female voters. Countries with more women in elected political offices have more peaceful foreign policies and better human rights practices” (Sara Mitchell).
As Jane Mansbridge stated “descriptive
As Jane Mansbridge stated “descriptive