Research on the political consequences of social movements has recently accelerated. We
take stock of this research with a focus on movements in democratic polities and the United …

Women's political participation and representation vary dramatically within and between
countries. We selectively review the literature on gender in politics, focusing on women's …

We are pleased to present the Democracy Report 2022 from the V-Dem Institute. Our report
comes during challenging times as the world is facing a war in Europe, rising tensions in the …

The political empowerment of women is a societal process crucial to development and
progress. The V-Dem women's political empowerment index (WPEI) provides information …

In democracies, power is obtained via competition. Yet, as women gain access to
parliaments in record numbers, worldwide collaboration appears to be on the rise. This is …

Women, Politics, and Power: A Global Perspective provides a clear, detailed introduction to
women's political participation and representation across a wide range of countries and …

The role of international law in global politics is as poorly understood as it is important. But
how can the international legal regime encourage states to respect human rights? Given that …

The majority of the world's countries have implemented policies designed to advance the
political representation of women and/or minority groups. Yet we do not yet understand how …

This article seeks to explain the rise of pro-gender norms and feminist strategies in foreign
policy, which are increasingly salient in global politics. How can this trend be theorized? In …

This book explores the gendered dynamics of institutional innovation, continuity and change
in candidate selection and recruitment. Drawing on the insights of feminist institutionalism, it …