March 28, 2017
New female MPs set Western Australia Parliament record
The “boys club” environment at Parl
Political Parties
In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.
Gender quotas and the crisis of the mediocre man: Theory and Evidence from Sweden
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March 23, 2017
Gender quotas and the crisis of the mediocre man: Theory and Evidence from Sweden
Quotas aren't anathema to meritocra
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Quotas aren't anathema to meritocra
March 14, 2017
Women’s political participation in Latin America: some progress and many challenges
Women and Ghana’s 2016 Parliamentary Election
iKNOW Politics expert Gretchen Bauer submitted the following article to be published on International Women’s Day 2017.
March 7, 2017
International IDEA: Politically empowering women for democracy
This year’s International Women’s D
March 7, 2017
Wanted: Female Candidates for Algeria's Parliament Quota
Algerian law requires the next parl
March 2, 2017
India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections
Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) w
February 14, 2017
Few female candidates in India state polls reflects failure to boost women politicians
By Nita Bhalla
