The Representation of Women in Politics: From Quotas to Parity in Elections

In: The international & comparative law quarterly: ICLQ, Band 50, Heft 2, S. 217-247

Abstract

Although the Republic in France is traditionally represented by the image of Marianne, this symbol is far from illustrating the role played by women in public life. The fact is that in terms of women's representation in politics, France still shares with Greece the bottom place in the European Union. And this is one of the great paradoxes that foreign observers like to highlight in France.