How is institutional formation gendered, and does it make a difference? A new conceptual framework and a case study of Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales

Francesca Gains, Vivien Lowndes

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Abstract

How is institutional formation gendered, and does it make a difference? Inspired by new institutionalism's generic claim that “the organisation of political life makes a difference” (March and Olsen 1984), we ask, how does the gendered organization of political life make a difference? The purpose of this article is to build a conceptual framework for understanding the gendered character (and effects) of institutional formation. We test the framework through a case study of Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales (which were introduced in 2012) and consider its potential for further development and wider utility in research on gender and institutional design and change.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)524-548
Number of pages24
JournalPolitics & Gender
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Gendered institutions
  • Governance
  • Local actors

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