Caroline Beer, University of Vermont (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Caroline Beer, associate professor of political science, has extended her research on democratization by looking into the effects of gender quotas in politics. Credit Andy Duback Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.