When the topic ‘women in politics’ is brought up, often the focus is on the lack thereof. That’s no surprise given that of the 193 countries that make up the UN member states, only 11 boast national assemblies in which women’s representation surpasses 40 percent. Only six countries have reached that oh so evasive 50 percent threshold.
This week’s TLDR covers a recent paper that delves into the influence of electoral systems on women’s representation, exploring why some systems are more conducive to achieving gender balance in politics.
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