female political representation
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Electing women improves healthcare for female constituents, but can trigger a domestic violence backlash
Female politicians in India expand reproductive healthcare, but spousal conflict over number of sons can turn contraceptive gains into domestic violence.
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Are women better politicians?
In India, women city councillors outperform men. Yet gender quotas actually reduce the overall welfare of voters as deep-seated discrimination against women outweighs policy gains. Alternative designs can improve both representation and welfare.
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Gender dynamics in times of armed conflict: Victims, fighters, and peacebuilders
Armed conflict exacerbates gender inequality, but women are not just victims – they are also agents of change.
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Macho politics: Gender, economics and the rise of far-right populism
An unprecedented gender gap in political preferences has emerged in many countries. Evidence from the 2018 Brazilian presidential election shows that labour market shocks which disproportionately affect men can increase support for right-wing populis...
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The role of female political representation in fighting violence against women
Greater female participation in political leadership roles is associated with a decline in violence against women in Brazil