Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer is Associate Professor of Political Science at Rice University. She is author of Political Power and Women's Representation in Latin America and co-author of The Gendered Effects of Electoral Institutions.

"This book brings together an extraordinary group of scholars who expertly weave together theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich chapters examining gender and democratic representation in Latin America. The collection will be an invaluable resource for those studying comparative political institutions, illuminating the way forward for future research." --Miki Caul Kittilson, Arizona State University"This work is the definitive text on women's political representation in Latin America, and a must-read for scholars of gender and politics and political institutions alike." --Diana Z. O'Brien, Texas A&M University"This is the book that scholars of gender and Latin America have been waiting for-it is a truly impressive achievement and will be an essential text for years to come." --Melody E. Valdini, Portland State University

• AcknowledgmentsList of Contributors 1. An Introduction to Gender and Representation Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer Part I. Arenas of Representation2. Latin America's Presidentas: Overcoming Challenges, Forging New Pathways Catherine Reyes-Housholder and Gwynn Thomas 3. Women in Presidential Cabinets: Getting into the Elite Club? Michelle M. Taylor-Robinson and Meredith P. Gleitz 4. Women in Legislatures: Gender, Institutions, and Democracy Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer and Santiago Alles 5. Women in Political Parties: Seen But Not Heard Jana Morgan and Magda Hinojosa 6. Women's Representation in Subnational Governments: Replicating National Institutions or Forging a Unique Path? Maria C. Escobar-Lemmon and Kendall D. Funk Part II: Countries7. Women's Representation in Argentine National and Subnational Governments Tiffany D. Barnes and Mark P. Jones 8. Informal Institutions and Women's Political Representation in Chile (1990-2015) Susan Franceschet 9. Parity without Equality: Women's Political Representation in Costa Rica Jennifer M. Piscopo 10. Marginalization of Women and Male Privilege in Political Representation in Uruguay Niki Johnson 11. Women's Conditioned Access to Political Office in Mexico Pär Zetterberg 12. Women, Power, and Policy in Brazil Clara Araújo, Anna Calasanti, and Mala Htun 13. Female Representation in Colombia: A Historical Analysis (1962 - 2014) Mónica Pachón and Santiago E. Lacouture 14. Conclusion: The Gendered Nature of Democratic Representation in Latin America Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer AppendicesReferencesIndex

Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer is Associate Professor of Political Science at Rice University. She is author of Political Power and Women's Representation in Latin America and co-author of The Gendered Effects of Electoral Institutions.

"This book brings together an extraordinary group of scholars who expertly weave together theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich chapters examining gender and democratic representation in Latin America. The collection will be an invaluable resource for those studying comparative political institutions, illuminating the way forward for future research." --Miki Caul Kittilson, Arizona State University"This work is the definitive text on women's political representation in Latin America, and a must-read for scholars of gender and politics and political institutions alike." --Diana Z. O'Brien, Texas A&M University"This is the book that scholars of gender and Latin America have been waiting for-it is a truly impressive achievement and will be an essential text for years to come." --Melody E. Valdini, Portland State University

• AcknowledgmentsList of Contributors 1. An Introduction to Gender and Representation Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer Part I. Arenas of Representation2. Latin America's Presidentas: Overcoming Challenges, Forging New Pathways Catherine Reyes-Housholder and Gwynn Thomas 3. Women in Presidential Cabinets: Getting into the Elite Club? Michelle M. Taylor-Robinson and Meredith P. Gleitz 4. Women in Legislatures: Gender, Institutions, and Democracy Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer and Santiago Alles 5. Women in Political Parties: Seen But Not Heard Jana Morgan and Magda Hinojosa 6. Women's Representation in Subnational Governments: Replicating National Institutions or Forging a Unique Path? Maria C. Escobar-Lemmon and Kendall D. Funk Part II: Countries7. Women's Representation in Argentine National and Subnational Governments Tiffany D. Barnes and Mark P. Jones 8. Informal Institutions and Women's Political Representation in Chile (1990-2015) Susan Franceschet 9. Parity without Equality: Women's Political Representation in Costa Rica Jennifer M. Piscopo 10. Marginalization of Women and Male Privilege in Political Representation in Uruguay Niki Johnson 11. Women's Conditioned Access to Political Office in Mexico Pär Zetterberg 12. Women, Power, and Policy in Brazil Clara Araújo, Anna Calasanti, and Mala Htun 13. Female Representation in Colombia: A Historical Analysis (1962 - 2014) Mónica Pachón and Santiago E. Lacouture 14. Conclusion: The Gendered Nature of Democratic Representation in Latin America Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer AppendicesReferencesIndex

Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer is Associate Professor of Political Science at Rice University. She is author of Political Power and Women's Representation in Latin America and co-author of The Gendered Effects of Electoral Institutions.

"This book brings together an extraordinary group of scholars who expertly weave together theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich chapters examining gender and democratic representation in Latin America. The collection will be an invaluable resource for those studying comparative political institutions, illuminating the way forward for future research." --Miki Caul Kittilson, Arizona State University"This work is the definitive text on women's political representation in Latin America, and a must-read for scholars of gender and politics and political institutions alike." --Diana Z. O'Brien, Texas A&M University"This is the book that scholars of gender and Latin America have been waiting for-it is a truly impressive achievement and will be an essential text for years to come." --Melody E. Valdini, Portland State University

• AcknowledgmentsList of Contributors 1. An Introduction to Gender and Representation Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer Part I. Arenas of Representation2. Latin America's Presidentas: Overcoming Challenges, Forging New Pathways Catherine Reyes-Housholder and Gwynn Thomas 3. Women in Presidential Cabinets: Getting into the Elite Club? Michelle M. Taylor-Robinson and Meredith P. Gleitz 4. Women in Legislatures: Gender, Institutions, and Democracy Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer and Santiago Alles 5. Women in Political Parties: Seen But Not Heard Jana Morgan and Magda Hinojosa 6. Women's Representation in Subnational Governments: Replicating National Institutions or Forging a Unique Path? Maria C. Escobar-Lemmon and Kendall D. Funk Part II: Countries7. Women's Representation in Argentine National and Subnational Governments Tiffany D. Barnes and Mark P. Jones 8. Informal Institutions and Women's Political Representation in Chile (1990-2015) Susan Franceschet 9. Parity without Equality: Women's Political Representation in Costa Rica Jennifer M. Piscopo 10. Marginalization of Women and Male Privilege in Political Representation in Uruguay Niki Johnson 11. Women's Conditioned Access to Political Office in Mexico Pär Zetterberg 12. Women, Power, and Policy in Brazil Clara Araújo, Anna Calasanti, and Mala Htun 13. Female Representation in Colombia: A Historical Analysis (1962 - 2014) Mónica Pachón and Santiago E. Lacouture 14. Conclusion: The Gendered Nature of Democratic Representation in Latin America Leslie A. Schwindt-Bayer AppendicesReferencesIndex