Local Elections and Parliamentary Political Representation. Trampoline for Men and Obstacle for Women?
Local elections might be perceived as gender neutral when it comes to women’s descriptive representation in the Parliament. However, according to quantitative and qualitative data from the 2016 elections, I argue that local elections play a role in the larger economy of gender and legislative electi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Facultatea de Stiinte Politice, SNSPA
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Sfera Politicii |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sferapoliticii.ro/sfera/193-194/art02-Baluta.php |
| Summary: | Local elections might be perceived as gender neutral when it comes to women’s descriptive representation in the Parliament. However, according to quantitative and qualitative data from the 2016 elections, I argue that local elections play a role in the larger economy of gender and legislative elections. Together with other factors, local elections shape a more favorable context for men than for women. Local elections are important for nominating candidates and ranking them. Local elections are a filter for the legislative electoral lists, represent a pipeline for legislative recruitment and they also boost control over the party list. From a gender perspective neither of the three is favorable to women. |
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| ISSN: | 1221-6720 1221-6720 |