In What Ways Can We Learn from the Efforts of Women

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Essay

In what ways can we learn from the efforts of women to obtain elected positions in the House and the Senate? What does the demographic description of the House and the Senate say about who is most likely to get elected to Congress today?

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Definitions:

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned to an individual at birth or involuntarily later in life, based on factors beyond their control, such as race, ethnicity, and family background.

Power

Is the probability that one actor within a social relationship will be in a position to carry out his or her own will despite resistance.

Social Relationship

Social relationships encompass the interactions and connections between individuals, ranging from casual acquaintances to intimate bonds.

Resistance

Opposition against an influence, policy, or authority, often expressed through actions or behaviors aimed at countering or challenging it.