Why history matters for gender balance in political representation

Frödin Gruneau, Moa (2021) Why history matters for gender balance in political representation. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) blog (21 Jul 2021). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

Why does the gender balance among politicians vary so substantially across different locations? Drawing on a new study, Moa Frödin Gruneau illustrates that the historical persistence of traditional family structures has a clear relationship with the number of women in politics today.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information:	© 2021 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science > JZ International relations J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited:	08 Sep 2021 15:21
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 11:13
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/111684

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