Volume VI

The Xavier Journal of Political Science

Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015)

Editorial Board

Toyan Harper, Jr., Editor-in-Chief
Genevieve Lavalle
Andrew Michels
Rachel Mosqueda
Abigail Schaefer
Jillian Skonieczka
Abbie Sumbrum

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Mack Mariani, Xavier University

Research Papers

Peter Shipley, "The Great Divide: Political Polarization and the U.S. Farm Bill," Xavier Journal of Politics Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 1-13.

Chuma Nnawulezi, "The New Inventors of Citizenship: The Implications for Citizen-Government Relations," Xavier Journal of Politics Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 14-30.

Drew Dziedzic, "The Effect of Female Politicians on Policy Outcomes," Xavier Journal of Politics Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 31-45.

Rachael Rolfsen, "College Experiences, the Gender Pay Gap, and Men and Women's Attitudes about Gender Roles in the Workplace," Xavier Journal of Politics Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 46-71.

David Horton, "Lobbyists, Relationships and Legislators Votes," Xavier Journal of Politics, Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 72-83.

Abby Schafer, "Gender Stereotypes and Electoral Success," Xavier Journal of Politics, Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 84-96.

Alex Schulz, "Major Welfare Changes and Public Opinion, 1976-2012," Xavier Journal of Politics, Vol. VI, No. 1 (Fall 2015): 97-111.

The Xavier Journal of Political Science (XJOP) is the official undergraduate journal of the Department of Political Science at Xavier University. XJOP is published on an annual basis by Xavier University and articles are available online at www.xavier.edu/xjop. For information, please contact the Department of Political Science at 513-745-3017 or e-mail Dr. Mack Mariani at marianim *at* xavier.edu.