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.
Diana Z. O'Brien
Professor of Political Science, and Women and Gender (Affiliate)
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:
- Pronouns: she/her
- Email: dzobrien@wustl.edu
- Office: Seigle 291
office hours:
- TBD
mailing address:
- Washington University
- MSC 1063-228-249
- One Brookings Drive
- St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
