Instructions
Research the proportion of two (2) of the following: women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.
Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.
Why do you think some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?
Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress’s business?
How might we, the citizens, as a people, address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.
Requirements
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)
Steps
Look up resources on representation in Congress for women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members.
Read and use three outside scholarly sources that help bolster your assertions.
Review and use the book or lesson in your paper. 
Review rubric and 
Discuss how many women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members are in Congress and compare to white, heterosexual men.
Explain at least two issues related to the underrepresentation of minorities in Congress
Describe three strategies for having an equal representation of minorities. 
Conclude about what you learned
INCLUDE PLAGIRISM REPORT