Title:
The impact of electoral systems on women's representation in Pacific parliaments
Authors:
Fraenkel, Jon
Place:
[Suva]
Publisher:
Pacific Islands forum secretariat (PIFS)
Year:
[2006]
PAGE:
57--106
Subject:
Gender, Citizenship and Governance
Keywords:
women, political representation, parliamentary government, election law, oceania
Abstract:
In the Pacific Island states levels of women’s participation in parliament are the lowest in the world and also vary markedly across the region. This study of the types of electoral system around the Pacific finds that most states use electoral systems that tend not to favour women candidates.
URL:
http://www.forumsec.org.fj/resources/uploads/attachments/documents/REPORT_2_A_Woman_s_Place_is_in_the_House_-_the_House_of_Parliament-51.pdf
Document type:
Portal