Why do Polish women need electoral quota law? Cover Image

Co da Polkom tzw. ustawa parytetowa?
Why do Polish women need electoral quota law?

Author(s): Łukasz Wawrowski
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; women; electoral quota law; Women’s Congress;

Summary/Abstract: The majority of members of various political bodies in Poland are men. This is why a lot of action aimed at changing the situation is now being taken. One of the most popular instruments for increasing women’s political participation is the electoral quota/parity system. The article is an attempt to familiarise the reader with the demands of Women’s Congress.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 141-164
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish