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1 online resource (x, 256 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction. Conceptualizing the impact of gender quotas / Susan Franceschet, Mona Lena Krook, and Jennifer M. Piscopo -- Parity and legislative competence in France / Rainbow Murray -- Gender and political backgrounds in Argentina / Susan Franceschet and Jennifer M. Piscopo -- Quotas and qualifications in Uganda / Diana Z. O'Brien -- Reserved seats, patriarchy, and patronage in Morocco / James N. Sater -- Labels and mandates in the United Kingdom / Sarah Childs and Mona Lena Krook -- Policy priorities and women's double bind in Brazil / Luis Felipe Miguel -- Centralization and debate conditions in South Africa / Denise Walsh -- Collective identities, institutions, security, and state-building in Afghanistan / Anna Larson -- Paradoxes in the meanings of quotas in Belgium / Petra Meier -- Political engagement and democratic legitimacy in Mexico -- Women's empowerment and cultural change in Rwanda / Jennie Burnet -- Politics as a male domain and empowerment in India / Lori Beaman [and others] -- Conclusion. Themes and implications for future research on gender quotas / Susan Franceschet, Mona Lena Krook, and Jennifer M. Piscopo |
| Summary |
The introduction of electoral gender quotas in diverse contexts around the globe has attracted a great deal of scholarly and political interest. To date, research on these measures has focused primarily on quota design, adoption, and effects on the numbers of women elected. While this remains a crucial focus, quotas are not simply about changing the proportion of women in political office. Both supporters and opponents of quotas suggest, albeit from different perspectives, that positive action for women as candidates will influence the kinds of women elected, the policy-making process as it co |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Women -- Political activity.
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Women political candidates -- Government policy
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Representative government and representation.
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Women and democracy.
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Women -- Political activity -- Cross-cultural studies
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Women political candidates -- Government policy -- Cross-cultural studies
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Representative government and representation -- Cross-cultural studies
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Women and democracy -- Cross-cultural studies
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Elections.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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Representative government and representation
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Women and democracy
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Women -- Political activity
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| Genre/Form |
Cross-cultural studies
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dissertations.
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Franceschet, Susan, 1965-
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Krook, Mona Lena.
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Piscopo, Jennifer M.
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| LC no. |
2011026323 |
| ISBN |
9780199830107 |
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019983010X |
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1280594632 |
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9781280594632 |
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9780199932924 |
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0199932921 |
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