Stephen Orvis > Quotes

“PR systems also tend to elect women and members of ethnic or racial minorities more frequently than SMD systems do, as party leaders often feel compelled (and in some countries are required by law) to include women or minority candidates on their party lists.”
― Stephen Orvis, Introducing Comparative Politics: Concepts and Cases in Context

“Several countries have also legally reserved seats in parliament specifically for women to ensure that they are represented.”
― Stephen Orvis, Introducing Comparative Politics: Concepts and Cases in Context