The 'Logic' of Positive Action? Ethnic Minority Representation in Britain after the 1992 General Election

In: Party politics: an international journal for the study of political parties and political organizations, Band 1, Heft 2, S. 275-285

Abstract

Examines the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in British politics at local & national levels, with focus on the impact of the main parties' candidate selection procedures. Positive action strategies promoting women's candidacy developed by the Labour Party are discussed & the apparent neglect of ethnic minorities considered. It is concluded that positive action in the case of women has substantial implications for other underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities. 2 Tables, 23 References. Adapted from the source document.