Women in Upper Houses: A Global Perspective
In analyses of female representation in lower houses, the adoption of quotas, the electoral system and the religious aspect have been identified as the main explanatory variables. In the case of upper houses, I see a relationship between their political strength and women’s presence in them: when th...
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| Language: | English |
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Brazilian Political Science Association
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Political Science Review |
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| Online Access: | http://www.bpsr.org.br/index.php/bpsr/article/view/41/34 |