This article presents an investigation into the lives and lived experiences of women who
joined politics through quotas. In particular, it explores the transformative potential of a quota …

Women's political representation has increased substantially over recent decades due to
concerted efforts, including quotas, to increase female legislative representation in electoral …

Providing an authoritative global overview of theoretical and empirical research in the field,
this Handbook explores the complex relationship between gender and corruption in …

Women's participation through their direct representation in law-making is imperative for
their empowerment. The paper evaluates the political participation of women in Pakistan …

This article investigates why it is so difficult for women to succeed in politics in India, and it
analyses this from a grassroots perspective in a slum in New Delhi. Based on longitudinal …

The contemporary and dramatic underrepresentation of women in the leadership of the
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and stereotypes of Chinese female politicians have led …

Women constitute half of India's electorate; yet politics in the country has traditionally been a
forum for men to participate and articulate their interests. Studies indicate that women have …

Gender gaps in politics persist on a range of indicators from political representation to
political knowledge and participation. Gender quotas are a widely used yet contentious …