… be considered positive when a significant increase in the representation of the under-represented sex in the area is … In this sense, the expected result should be a balanced representation of women and men (no less than 40% for each …
… The existence of a legal framework that supports equal representation of women and men and an electoral system that … a widely used indicator of women’s (descriptive) political representation. A gender-sensitive electoral system can act as a pathway towards a more balanced representation in parliament. Special legal and policy …
… to enter the institution. Area 1 focuses on descriptive representation and includes both inward-oriented (parliaments … (OSCE: 2004). To determine women’s chances of descriptive representation, electoral systems are examined. These systems …
… full participation in the political sphere: Descriptive representation is ‘the extent to which a representative … or not they reach leadership positions. Descriptive representation also considers how women can access elected … systems and political parties’ procedures. Substantive representation goes beyond the presence of women in …