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Political Representation

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Political Representation

Women make up more than half the world’s population, yet are severely, and almost universally, underrepresented in elected office as a result of financial, social, and legal barriers. Discover interventions to close the gender gap in politics and leverage women’s skills for the public good.

The Gender of Caste: Identity, Political Reservations and Access to Water Resources in Rural India

A village councilor’s caste was more salient than their gender in their decisions to determine access to water for low caste communities.

Pinar Keskin (2010)

The Price of Power: Power Seeking and Backlash Against Female Politicians

When female politicians are perceived to be power-seeking, voters react negatively with feelings of moral outrage.

Tyler G. Okimoto, Victoria L Brescoll (2010)

Political Reservation and Substantive Representation: Evidence from Indian Village Councils

Reserving political seats for women increases female electoral participation and responsiveness to women’s policy concerns.

Lori Beaman, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, Petia Topalova (2010)

Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?

Exposure to women leaders decreases gender bias and improves women’s future electoral prospects.

Lori Beaman, Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, Petia Topalova (2009)

Women as Policy Makers: Evidence from a Randomized Policy Experiment in India

Women political leaders prioritize public goods that are of concern to women and female citizens are more engaged in civic discussion when women hold public office.

Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo (2004)

Topic Overview

Political Representation

The Price of Power: Power Seeking and Backlash Against Female Politicians

When female politicians are perceived to be power-seeking, voters react negatively with feelings of moral outrage.

Tyler G. Okimoto, Victoria L Brescoll (2010)

Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?

Exposure to women leaders decreases gender bias and improves women’s future electoral prospects.

Lori Beaman, Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, Petia Topalova (2009)

The Gender of Caste: Identity, Political Reservations and Access to Water Resources in Rural India

A village councilor’s caste was more salient than their gender in their decisions to determine access to water for low caste communities.

Pinar Keskin (2010)

Political Reservation and Substantive Representation: Evidence from Indian Village Councils

Reserving political seats for women increases female electoral participation and responsiveness to women’s policy concerns.

Lori Beaman, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, Petia Topalova (2010)

Women as Policy Makers: Evidence from a Randomized Policy Experiment in India

Women political leaders prioritize public goods that are of concern to women and female citizens are more engaged in civic discussion when women hold public office.

Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo (2004)

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