Descriptive and substantive representation: the double gender gap in Latin America

Abstract

This study seeks to determine the impactof quota laws in the cases of Mexico and Argentina, and compare the results with two other countries where there is no legislation to promote the presence of women in the parliamentaryarena: Chile and Uruguay. It addressesthe specific work of legislators regarding sectoralareas of interest for new representatives, and the impact that the increase in the female legislative contingent has had on the political agenda and, specifically, on the gender agenda and equality policies.