Evaluating Gender Quotas in Autocratic Regimes: A Case Study

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This research aims to examine the impact of gender quotas in autocracies, focusing on Pakistan's legislative efforts related to violence against women. Through process tracing of key legislative reforms, namely the Women's Protection Act (2006), Protection Against Harassment Act (2010), and Anti-Honor Killing Laws (2016), the study investigates the substantive representation of women. It highlights the significance of coalition-building with civil society and framing reforms within Islamic...