Is electoral authoritarianism good for women's representation? Evidence from the 1999–2011 regional legislative elections in Russia

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grigorii V. Golosov
Keyword(s):  
Legislative Elections ◽  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation ◽  
Electoral Authoritarianism ◽  
Good For

scholarly journals Women’s Representation in Politics: Case Study of Women Legislative Member in Regional of Representatives Nusa Tenggara Timur Period of 2014-2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audra Jovani
Keyword(s):  
House Of Representatives ◽  
Political System ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Legislative Elections ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation ◽  
Women In Parliament

This article explores women’s representation in politics in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur/NTT) between 2014 and 2019. Since 2004, Indonesia has seen the implementation of a strategy to boost the level of female representation in parliament through affirmative action. However, the 30% target quote has not yet been achieved. Women’s representation in politics is an important indicator in the political system reflecting a recognition of the existence and interests of women as citizens. The success of the initiative is highlighted by the fact that the 2014 legislative elections saw female representation in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD NTT) increase by 100% from the 2009 election representation levels. Using the case study method and analyzing the process, this article argues that NTT women already have the awareness to actively participate in politics and become party representatives and legislative members. The presence of women in parliament is necessary to achieve gender equality and improve women’s welfare through gender-responsive policies. Keywords: representation, politics, women, east nusa tenggara

Gendered path dependency: women’s representation in 20th-century Brazil

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro A.G. dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Political Institutions ◽  
Electoral System ◽  
Women's Movements ◽  
Historical Period ◽  
Legislative Politics ◽  
Legislative Elections ◽  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation

This study investigates women’s under-representation in national legislative elections and the gendered legacies embedded in Brazil’s electoral system and party dynamics. Focusing on the historical period prior to the 1996 implementation of a quota law, this article applies a feminist historical institutionalist approach to identify institutions and actors influencing women’s representation. Brazil’s electoral rules for legislative elections, that is, an open-list proportional representation system, remained surprisingly stable throughout periods of regime change and institutional uncertainty in the 20th century. It was not until the return to democracy and the 1986 constituent election that women were able to carve some space in Brazil’s National Congress. This research argues that the relaxing of rules dictating the creation of political parties and the strengthening of women’s movements in the prior decade were influential in creating a propitious moment for increasing the presence of women in national legislative politics.<br /><br />Key messages<br /><ul><li>There is a historical legacy of political institutions that influences the evolution of women’s representation.</li><br /><li>Brazil’s dictatorships influenced the stunting of women’s representation in elected positions.</li><br /><li>Women’s movements and electoral uncertainties allowed women to gain political space in political parties prior to the 1986 constituent election.</li></ul>

scholarly journals REPRESENTASI KESETARAAN GENDER DALAM UNDANG-UNDANG PEMILU SERTA PENERAPANNYA BAGI PEREMPUAN BALI

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
I Made Adi Widnyana
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Political Party ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The Political ◽  
Election Law ◽  
Electoral Process ◽  
Legislative Elections ◽  
Political Field ◽  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation

<p>The purpose of this paper is to see the extent to which the Election Law is able to address gender equality in politics and democracy and how Balinese women apply this provision as an opportunity to advance and align themselves in the political field by looking at the results of the elections in Bali. So based on that research method used is normative research that refers to the provisions of applicable regulations and is supported by sources of literature and supporting data.<br />It is known that the Election Law requires a 30% quota requirement for women's representation in the electoral process of each political party. This will be an opportunity for women to be able to align themselves and dilute the backwardness of men who used to dominate, although it is known that this cannot be said to be equal or balanced, but at least women are guaranteed their opportunity to be certain in politics through opportunities chosen rights they have.<br />Balinese women from the results of the implementation of the 2004 legislative elections to 2019 for women's representation in the Bali Provincial DPRD, were able to show a significant increase in representation, so it can be said that Balinese women from time to time are able to take advantage of opportunities and opportunities to participate in the political and democratic equalization.</p>

An Introduction to Gender and Representation in Latin America

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Political Representation ◽  
Latin American Politics ◽  
Gender And Politics ◽  
Women's Representation ◽  
Political Crises ◽  
Women’S Representation ◽  
And Gender

In this introductory chapter of Gender and Representation in Latin America, Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer argues that gender inequality in political representation in Latin America is rooted in institutions and the democratic challenges and political crises facing Latin American countries. She situates the book in two important literatures—one on Latin American politics and democratic institutions, the other on gender and politics—and then explains how the book will explore the ways that institutions and democratic challenges and political crises moderate women’s representation and gender inequality. She introduces the book’s framework of analyzing the causes and consequences of women’s representation, overviews the organization of the volume, and summarizes the main arguments of the chapters.

More Stable than Strong: Women’s Representation, Voters and Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 237-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Harmer ◽  
Rosalynd Southern
Keyword(s):  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation

scholarly journals EFIS: Driving women's representation in immunology in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 615-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Sautés-Fridman ◽  
Anna Erdei
Keyword(s):  
Women's Representation ◽  
Women’S Representation
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