Electoral Systems in Comparative Perspective

This first study of the representation of women and minorities in 20 countries around the world by an international team of scholars analyzes the current problems and suggests ways for them to enhance their positions politically.

This comparative study of electoral procedures, trends, and key issues is the first to deal with the representation of women and minorities around the world. This text is intended for courses in comparative politics, political parties and elections, women in politics, and minority politics.

This comparative study of electoral procedures, trends, and key issues is the first to deal with the representation of women and minorities around the world. Wilma Rule and Joseph Zimmerman have brought together an international team of scholars who show why there is gross underrepresentation of women and minorities internationally and who analyze the cultural, socio-economic, and political barriers to their future electoral successes. The scholars describe the current situation in 20 countries in various regions and point to ways for women and minorities to enhance positions politically. This text is intended for courses in comparative politics, political parties and elections, women in politics, and minority politics.