Quotas and Women's Descriptive Representation

Abstract

Quotas are increasingly being used the world over as an effective means by which to guarantee women's descriptive representation. This panel explores some of the controversies surrounding quota implementation and the obstacles to effective quotas. Drawing upon examples from around the world the panel considers some of the challenges facing quota advocates.

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