The article describes a thus far unexplored consequence of globalization pressures: the place-based nature of globalization pressures reinforces local identity and moves voters towards candidates with local ties, especially when they hit key industries in local economic clusters.
The article utilizes research from 12 democracies to examine gender-quotas in world legislatures.
Completing my PhD at WashU was one of the best things that ever happened to me, both professionally and personally. Mostly, it was about the people—the colleagues and faculty who supported me—and the environment that helped me discover and shape my identity as a researcher.
― Michelle Torres Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UCLA