Up until today, women remain underrepresented in political offices. According to the United Nations, the global average of female parliamentarians is approximately 27%, and only 30 countries are led by women. Issues that are particularly important to female voters often play a subordinate role in political decision-making. In this seminar, we will first engage in an empirical investigation into the possible causes of gender inequality in politics. This will include examining the influence of norms that are sometimes passed down through generations. Following this, we will address various forms of gender discrimination in political institutions, while also considering the effectiveness of tools designed to reduce gender inequality.

The seminar is based on English-language readings, primarily international empirical research articles. Prior knowledge of quantitative methods is advantageous; otherwise, a willingness to engage with quantitative research is beneficial.

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