Establishing a Machocracy: Women and Elections in Macedonia (1990–8)
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Ristova - Aasterud, Karolina
DOI
10.1093/0199246866.001.0001
Abstract
Democratization in Macedonia appears to have established a “machocracy”, rule by men. This chapter examines how machocracy has contributed to the low supply and demand for female candidates in Macedonia. It is argued that organized pressure to recruit more women can increase the supply of female candidates and the demand of party leaders for them. The experience with the mixed electoral system implemented in 1998 shows that the wider introduction of proportional representation can improve women’s representation.
