The gendered effects of electoral institutions [electronic resource] : political engagement and participation / Miki Caul Kittilson and Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer. Kittilson, Miki Caul. Schwindt-Bayer, Leslie A. Women political candidates. Women Political activity. Women legislators. Political participation Sex differences. HQ1236 324.6082 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on Nov. 13, 2012). This volume argues that in most countries women continue to lag behind men in an array of political orientations and activities. Understanding this, and why some countries have been more successful than others in decreasing gender gaps, is imperative for producing stronger and more representative democracies. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013. 2013. 2013 Text 1 online resource : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199608607.001.0001 eng Comparative politics Comparative politics.