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Towards a gender-equal Bundestag? : the impact of electoral rules on women's representation

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Ilford: 2012 , 969 - 985 S.

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Einrichtung: Ariadne | Wien
Verfasst von: Fortin-Rittberger, Jessica; Eder, Christina info
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Jahr: 2012
Sprache: Englisch
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Cross-sectional research designs show that proportional representation (PR) tends to produce more equitable outcomes in terms of gender representation. While existing research provides valuable insights into the covariates of gender representation, such cross-sectional designs fail to provide a definitive test of the influence of electoral rules both over time and in the case of mixed systems. Addressing this gap, this article proposes a longitudinal research design using the case of Germany, because half the Bundestag’s seats are allotted through majoritarian first-past-the-post methods, while the other half are allotted through proportional methods. The main findings point towards heavy interaction between the two electoral tiers that becomes visible in party quotas, double nominations and increased competitiveness of female candidates.
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