Gender-Sensitive Parliaments: An Evidence- Based Case Study of the Basque Parliament
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Gender Equality, Gender Balance, Basque Parliament, Representation, Gender-sensitivityAbstract
The article explores the concept of gender-sensitive parliaments and applies new analytical categories to the case of the Basque Parliament. The main objectives are to analyse the presence and role of women parliamentarians; to gain knowledge about the gender agenda; to study the equality measures implemented in the organisation; and to assess the degree to which the Basque Parliament can be considered gender-sensitive. The study deals with the dimensions of political representation (both descriptive and substantive), legislative, scrutiny and policy-proposing functions, as well as internal organisation throughout the parliamentary terms of the 21st century. The research operationalises the level of gender sensitivity of parliaments and applies this concept to the Basque Parliament by presenting a measurement index.
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