Search for dissertations about: "Political Selection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words Political Selection.
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1. The Heart and Soul of the Party : Candidate Selection in Ghana and Africa
Abstract : The ambition of this book is to shed light on the power dynamics within African political parties through studying how different parties select their candidates for parliamentary elections. Having control over who should represent the party in elections is often considered an important factor in the distribution of power. READ MORE
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2. Men in Politics : Revisiting Patterns of Gendered Parliamentary Representation in Thailand and Beyond
Abstract : Male parliamentary dominance, rather than the corresponding female parliamentary underrepresentation, is the object of study in this thesis. This shift in focus implies a gendered analysis centered on men and men’s practices. READ MORE
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3. The Social and Political Impact of Natural Disasters : Investigating Attitudes and Media Coverage in the Wake of Disasters
Abstract : Natural disasters are social and political phenomena. Social structures create vulnerability to natural hazards and governments are often seen as responsible for the effects of disasters. READ MORE
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4. Mobilization or Abstention? : Economic Inequality and Labor Market Experiences as Foundations of Political Behavior
Abstract : The distribution of economic resources has long been a central tenet of politics. In recent decades, Western democracies have experienced rising economic inequality and a structural transformation of the labor market. This dissertation studies how these broad societal changes have affected political mobilization and abstention in Sweden. READ MORE
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5. European Party Politics and Gender : Configuring Gender-Balanced Parliamentary Presence
Abstract : In the late 20th century, the proportions of women and men elected into European national parliaments became increasingly equal. Political parties shape these outcomes by selecting and fielding candidates in elections. READ MORE