Diana Z. O'Brien

Diana Z. O'Brien

Professor of Political Science
Chair of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Bela Kornitzer Distinguished Professor
PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
research interests:
  • Gender and Politics
  • Women and Politics
  • Representation
  • Political Parties
  • Executive Politics
  • Legislative Politics

contact info:

mailing address:

  • Washington University

    MSC 1063-228-249

    One Brookings Drive

    St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

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Diana Z. O'Brien studies the causes and consequences of women's political representation in established democracies and across the globe. Her research examines gender and political parties, executive branch politics, citizens' responses to women's presence in politics, and research methods. She has published articles on these topics in journals including the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Politics & Gender, and Comparative Politics. News coverage of her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Newsweek, MSNBC, and multiple international outlets.

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