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WOMEN ON THE POLISH POLITICAL SCENE

Literature Item

Author Information:

• Name: INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Abstract:

The quota mechanism introduced into the Polish electoral system in 2011 was an important step towards guaranteeing equal opportunities in electoral process for both men and women. Women are a minority group on the Polish political scene. Their share of positions in both central and local elected bodies does not exceed 30%. This report is a description of the situation of Polish women in politics since 1989, with a particular emphasis on local elections in 2010 and parliamentary elections in 2011. Authors analyze the first Polish elections in which quota mechanisms and First Past-The-Post system were implemented. They recommend solutions which would strengthen the role of women in politics.

Keywords:

women, electoral process, right to vote, citizens, political decisions

Publication Date:

Jan. 1, 2012

Source Specificity:

Public Policy Document

Website:

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/11869941.pdf

Power Domains:

Political

Methods Tools:

Awareness-raising, Monitoring

Country:

Poland

Implementation Scale:

National

Language:

English, Polish

Other Links:

ISBN: 978-83-7689-63-0