2007 Conference Program - Midwest Political Science Association

explores whether republican features of state legislatures affect the
gay rights legislative agenda in all 50 states.
Paper Diffusion and Differentiation in Same Sex Marriage Policies in
U.S. States
Mary Lou Killian, Monmouth University
Overview: Diffusion literature has grown to look more carefully at
nuanced similarities and differences in both the content and
process of states' policy diffusion. This paper applies these
emerging concepts to the policy area of same-sex relationships.
Paper Gender Identity Inclusive Legislation: Case Studies of Four
States
Jami K. Taylor, North Carolina State University
Overview: This is a follow up work to the paper, The Adoption of
Gender Identity Inclusive Protections in the American States
(presented at 2006 MPSA). Using a multiple case study approach
(MA, MD, NC, PA) I attempt to validate the findings from that
study.
Disc. Brian S. DiSarro, University of Iowa
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