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The Symbolic Benefits of Descriptive and Substantive Representation

Political Behavior, 2016
One of the major challenges in providing quality representation comes from the desire to balance the will of the majority with the needs of political minorities. Of particular importance is whether substantive or descriptive representation are necessary to create symbolic representation and perceptions that government outcomes are fair and legitimate ...
Matthew Hayes, Matthew V. Hibbing
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The unequal descriptive and substantive representation of class

2020
This dissertation seeks to contribute to our understanding of unequal class representation among legislators in advanced democracies. In particular, the consequences of unequal class representation are examined quantitatively at the levels of both individual legislators and policy outcomes.
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The Substantive Representation of Women in Oman

This thesis analyses the substantive representation of women (SRW) in Oman, and aims to answer the question: is there space for SRW in a context of low descriptive representation, limited legislative power in the elected parliament, strong prevalence of conservative gender norms and a patriarchal social structure? Who acts for women in Oman?
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