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The Mixed Member Proportional System: Providing Greater Representation for Women?: A Case Study of the New Zealand Experience
Tracy-Ann Johnson-Myers
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Political Science. Num Pages: 84 pages, 7 colour illustrations, 7 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFSJ1; JPA; JPB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 308 x 7. Weight in Grams: 156.
This Brief discusses the adoption of the mixed member proportional (MMP) electoral system in New Zealand and its subsequent effect on representation for women. Concerns about the homogeneity of the legislature under the Single Member Plurality electoral system and the need for increased representativeness and greater proportionality of party preference lead to the changeover in 1996. The book addresses the question of whether an increase in descriptive representation for women in New Zealand's House of Representatives has translated to policy outcomes that are beneficial to them. It also examines the extent to which female MPs meet the expectation that they ... Read more
This Brief discusses the adoption of the mixed member proportional (MMP) electoral system in New Zealand and its subsequent effect on representation for women. Concerns about the homogeneity of the legislature under the Single Member Plurality electoral system and the need for increased representativeness and greater proportionality of party preference lead to the changeover in 1996. The book addresses the question of whether an increase in descriptive representation for women in New Zealand's House of Representatives has translated to policy outcomes that are beneficial to them. It also examines the extent to which female MPs meet the expectation that they ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Political Science
Number of Pages
84
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319443133
SKU
V9783319443133
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Ref
99-15
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