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The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies

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March 18, 2011

The political representation of women and ethnic minorities in established democracies

The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.

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Academic Paper / Article
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the20political20representation20of20women20and20ethnic20minorities.pdf
Theme
Elections
Campaigns
Political Parties
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The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the persistent obstacles to women’s and ethnic minority representation in politics, and to examine conditions and strategies across various countries that appear to facilitate better political representation of these groups.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
Attachments
the20political20representation20of20women20and20ethnic20minorities.pdf
Theme
Elections
Campaigns
Political Parties

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