Episode 156: A Seat at the Table

On November 6th a historic number of women and women of color were elected to Congress. And that means important changes could be coming to Capitol Hill. Professor Kelly Dittmar dives into the role of congresswomen in Washington DC, how women in the capitol view themselves, and what the election of more women to office means for our country’s future.

For More on this Topic:

• Read Dittmar’s new book with professors Kira Sanbonmatsu and Susan J. Carroll, A Seat at the Table
• Check out their CNN OpEd, What Hasn’t Changed About Women in Power Since Anita Hill
• Listen to their interview on the New Books Network