Gender and Candidate Success in the 2011 Irish General Election
PSA Women and Politics Biennual Conference, 'Making a Difference for Women,' February 2012
23 Pages Posted: 4 Aug 2013
Date Written: February 12, 2012
Abstract
Female representation in the Irish Dáil remains substantially lower than in most other democratic nations. Just 26 of the 166 seats in Dáil Éireann are held by women. In this study, we analyse using regression analysis, the political and personal backgrounds of male and female candidates in the 2011 Irish General Election. We also take into account the effects of incumbency and party on the electoral success for all candidates. Our study finds that prior service in a local legislature is more important for women candidates than for male candidates.
Keywords: Women in Politics, Ireland, Gender, Candidate Success, 2011 General Election
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