Does Descriptive Representation of Historically Marginalized Groups Translate into Substantive Representation? Evidence from India

• In Event: Rules, Rules, Rules, and Context: The Impact of Institutional and Contextual Factors on Representation

Brief Overview

The study examines the substantive representation of legislators from historically marginalized groups in the Indian Parliament. Further, it explores the factors that reduce under-representation of the groups.

Authors

• Priya Kumari, Indian Institute of Management Indore

• Ajit Phadnis, Indian Institute of Management Indore