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Kwoty płci w systemie wyborczym – pojęcie, geneza i klasyfikacje
Gender Quotas in the Electoral System – Concept, Origin, and Classifications

Author(s): Michał Znaniecki
Subject(s): Constitutional Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: gender quotas; electoral system; concept; functions; origin; classifications

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the basic issues concerning genderquotas in the electoral system. Firstly, the concept of quotas and their functionsare explained. Secondly, the origin of quotas is discussed. Last but not least,the author is presenting the classifications of quota systems. The detailed analysis is made mainly from the theoretical perspective.

  • Issue Year: 12/2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 34-57
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish