What makes the substantive representation of women possible in a Westminster parliament? The story of RU486 in Australia

Sawer, Marian2015-12-100192-5121http://hdl.handle.net/1885/67904This article explores institutional and other factors facilitating the substantive representation of women in parliament. It engages with a range of indicators of substantive representation, including process/responsiveness indicators, legislative/policyKeywords: abortion politics; institution-building; substantive representation; women parliamentariansWhat makes the substantive representation of women possible in a Westminster parliament? The story of RU486 in Australia201210.1177/01925121114353692016-02-24