legislative quotas

Legislative quotas are rules set by governments to ensure that specific groups, often based on gender or ethnicity, have a certain minimum number of representatives in legislative bodies, such as parliaments or congresses. These quotas aim to promote diversity and inclusion, addressing imbalances in representation. For example, a country might require that at least 30% of its elected officials are women. By implementing these quotas, lawmakers seek to create a more equitable political environment, reflecting the demographics of the population and ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in decision-making processes.