Review of: Ina E. Bieber: Frauen in der Politik. Einflussfaktoren auf weibliche Kandidaturen zum Deutschen Bundestag. Wiesbaden: Springer VS 2013.

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14766/1111

Keywords:

Gleichstellung, Repräsentation, Methoden, Parteien, Geschlecht, Gender

Abstract

Ina E. Bieber’s dissertation examines the influencing factors of women’s successful candidacies for the German parliament. Using longitudinal and cress-section data, Bieber analyzes micro level factors such as individual characteristics and dispositions as well as macro level factors such as party and electoral system influences. Above all the latter ones have a significant impact on the women’s chance of being elected. The sex, however, is not a significant factor for the successful election into the parliament – for women, above all the affiliation with parties from the left-wing spectrum and candidacies on party lists yield greater chances of contesting successfully. Regarding the individual factors, expected gender specific effects, for example, through marital status etc., did not emerge.

Author Biography

  • Regina Weber, University of Duisburg-Essen

    Seti 7/2010: Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, Zentrum für Hochschul- und Qualitätsentwicklung;

    2008-2010: Mitarbeiterin der Zentralen Frauenbeauftragten, TU Berlin

    2006-2008: Gender Equality Committee, European Students' Union

    Studium:

    2003-2010: Politikwissenschaft, Geschichte, M.A. (RWTH Aachen, Karlsuniversität Prag, Uni Potsdam)

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Published

2014-03-06

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