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Quotas — A Jump to Equality? The Need for International Comparisons of the Use of Electoral Quotas to obtain Equal Political Citizenship for Women

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April 1, 2013

Quotas — A Jump to Equality? The Need for International Comparisons of the Use of Electoral Quotas to obtain Equal Political Citizenship for Women

For many years feminist organizations around the world have looked upon the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, as a model for women's equality.

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For many years feminist organizations around the world have looked upon the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, as a model for women's equality.

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

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March 26, 2013

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

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In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

March 25, 2013
Why Kenyan women perform below par in elective politics

Centre for Multi-Party Democracy executive director Njeri Kabeberi is concerned that even with the guaranteed 47 women representatives, Kenya has not met the constitutional threshold of no more than two-thirds of public office holders being of the same gender.

 

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Women in Politics: Progress & Impact in the Serbian Context

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March 22, 2013

Women in Politics: Progress & Impact in the Serbian Context

 This work is concerned with five particular, isolated components of the larger topic of women in politics; specifically the reasons why women do and should run for office (theoretical and practical), the external, systemic barriers they face becoming elec

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 This work is concerned with five particular, isolated components of the larger topic of women in politics; specifically the reasons why women do and should run for office (theoretical and practical), the external, systemic barriers they face becoming elec

Political representation of women and indigenous peoples: Evidence from the Peruvian quotas

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March 22, 2013

Political representation of women and indigenous peoples: Evidence from the Peruvian quotas

This paper seeks to advance the analysis of substantive representation of marginalised groups through a critical assessment of quotas in Peru.

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This paper seeks to advance the analysis of substantive representation of marginalised groups through a critical assessment of quotas in Peru.

March 20, 2013
Kenya: Five Per Cent Women MPs to Represent Kenyan Women Aspirations

"So far according to our estimates, it is about seven per cent of women for the senate, seven per cent for the county assembly, and on

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March 18, 2013
More women in politics - how? , Scotland
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March 18, 2013
Women Crucial to Cleaner Politics in Indonesia, Politicians and Experts Say

While several female politicians, including former legislator Angelina Sondakh, have been embroiled in graft cases recently, politicians and experts are upbeat that an increased number of women in the House of Representatives will boost the legislature’s performance and standing. 

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March 8, 2013
Increased Women’s Political Participation Still Dependent on Quotas, 2012 Elections Show

Releasing its annual analysis on the statistics on women MPs ahead of International Women’s Day (8th March), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) found 2012 represented a year of higher than usual level of progress on women’s political participation.

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