The issue of gender equity in democratic processes has grown tremendously over the last several years, particularly with the adoption of international treaties mandating gender equality and the growing recognition that democracy is not complete without the participation of women. As a result, there has been much written and discussed with respect to women's representation in government, particularly in parliaments.
Getting on the voter rolls is a prerequisite to voting and participating. Knowledge on the specific obstacles that women face at that stage of the process is essential to promoting reforms and working towards strong levels of engagement among women. This Encyclopedia topic aims to promote further discussion on the topic in order to study and highlight the struggles and the barriers women face in election processes around the globe.
