Comparing Candidate Selection
A Feminist Institutionalist Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6266331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elin Bjarnegård (0000-0002-3530-2805, University of Edinburgh), Meryl Kenny (0000-0002-0455-1219, University of Edinburgh) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 370-392 |
| Publication date | 2016-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Government and Opposition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0017-257X • E-ISSN: 1477-7053 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/gov.2016.4 |
| OpenAlex | W2344826344 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 109 |
| References cited | 32 |
This contribution evaluates the theoretical and methodological challenges of researching the gendered dynamics of candidate selection in comparative perspective. It argues that comparative studies should take into account not only the gendered nature of political parties and their wider institutional context, but must also investigate the informal aspects of the selection process and their gendered consequences. The article explores these dynamics by revisiting original in-depth research on the candidate selection process in two different settings – Thailand and Scotland. Using a common analytical framework, the article reflects on this work and points to two key aspects of the interaction between formal and informal rules – the gendered consequences of informal party recruitment and of local influence over candidate selection – which are critically important for understanding the continuity of male political dominance and female under-representation. The article concludes by outlining a research agenda for comparative work on gender, institutions and candidate selection and pointing to future directions for work in this area
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| Unique citing works | 109 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 10,9 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2026 (11) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 108 |