Fighting violence against women: The role of female political representation
In: Journal of development economics, Band 164, S. 103140
ISSN: 0304-3878
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In: Journal of development economics, Band 164, S. 103140
ISSN: 0304-3878
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We investigate the effect of women's political leadership in local government on homicide and violence against women. Using a regression discontinuity design we compare Brazilian municipalities where a female candidate barely won to those where a female candidate barely lost mayoral elections. Having a female mayor reduces homicide rate of women by 20% and violence (physical, psychological, sexual) by 40%. These results are not due to pre-existing municipalities characteristics or other observable mayor characteristics. Overall, our findings provide compelling evidence that women holding office are effective in addressing violence against women.
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