Tag: Fernanda Vidal

The Mexican ‘Propietario’ and ‘Suplente’ system shows the degree to which quotas can empower women in politics

How do gender quotas interact with women’s empowerment? Looking at evidence from Mexico, Fernanda Vidal shows that the system of candidate nomination for the Congress, the ‘Propietario’ and ‘Suplente’ system has overcome early difficulties to be an effective tool for ensuring a degree of gender representation.  Federalism can expand the range of powers available to sub-national […]