She has published numerous articles on the topic of gender and politics in journals such as American Sociological Review, Politics & Gender, Social Problems, Annual Review of Sociology, and the International Journal of Sociology. Recently, she coauthored (with Pamela Paxton) a textbook titled Women, Politics, and Power: A Global Perspective. Much of her current scholarship focuses on the intersection of gender and minority status in national legislatures around the world. She is also researching growth and change over time in women's international organizations.