2009. Oxford Sociology Working Papers. ·
Ruedin, Didier. 2009. “The proportion of women in national parliament as a measure of women’s status in society.” Oxford Sociology Working Papers 5.
Symbolic and Ideological Representation in National Parliaments
2009. PhD Thesis. University of Oxford. ·
Ruedin, Didier. 2009. “Symbolic and Ideological Representation in National Parliaments: A cross-national comparison of the representation of women, ethnic groups, and issue positions in national parliaments.” PhD Thesis. University of Oxford.
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Testing Milbrath’s 1965 Framework of Political Participation: Institutions and Social Capital
2007. Contemporary Issues and Ideas in Social Sciences. ·
Ruedin, Didier. 2007. “Testing Milbrath’s 1965 Framework of Political Participation: Institutions and Social Capital.” Contemporary Issues and Ideas in Social Sciences 3(3).
Abstract: Despite its age, Milbrath’s 1965 framework of political participation is still widely cited. A computer simulation is used to empirically test the framework for the first time. The parameter estimates from the simulation provide valid results, suggesting that the framework may be viable. The simulation is then used to explore the nature of political participation. It is found that both political institutions and social capital are significant contributors to political participation. The role of social capital is revised: rather than just the time spent in a community, personal contacts appear to be more important for political participation.
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A Simulation of Political Participation
2005. MSc Thesis. University of Oxford. ·
Ruedin, Didier. 2005. “A Simulation of Political Participation.” MSc Thesis. University of Oxford.
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