Up until today, women remain underrepresented in political offices. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the global average of female parliamentarians amounts to only 27%, and the United Nations identifies only 25 countries which are led by women. Moreover, issues that are particularly important to female voters often play a subordinate role in political decision-making. How can we explain the ongoing under-representation of women in politics? In this empirical seminar, we will briefly discuss concepts and challenges in the study of gender in politics. We will then engage in an empirical investigation on potential causes of gender inequality in politics. This will include examining the influence of gender norms and roles and their cultural transmission. 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. Throughout the seminar, we will discuss different methods to analyse gender, preparing you for drafting your own research agenda. The seminar is based on 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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