Mandated Presence, Marginalized Power: Women Deputy Mayors in Local Governments of Nepal

Anil Kumar Gupta; Chandra Lal Pandey

doi:10.1080/00497878.2026.2706683

July 31, 2026Women s Studies

Mandated Presence, Marginalized Power: Women Deputy Mayors in Local Governments of Nepal

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This research investigates the impact of gender quotas on women's political representation in local governments of Nepal.
Qualitative analysis of interviews with women deputy mayors
Examination of barriers faced due to cultural norms
Assessment of the effectiveness of gender quotas in practice
Women deputy mayors report limited power despite official roles, citing cultural barriers
Majority indicate that gender quotas do not translate into actual political influence
Findings highlight the need for stronger support mechanisms for women in leadership roles.

Implication

Qualitative study explores political representation of women deputy mayors in Nepal, suggesting cultural challenges persist.

Abstract

Political quotas for women, known as gender quotas, have become one of the most widely used mechanisms for expanding women’s political representation (Dahlerup 2012; Yadav 2024). Their global sprea...

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Gupta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70402275942ff7265e4c2a https://doi.org/10.1080/00497878.2026.2706683

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Mandated Presence, Marginalized Power: Women Deputy Mayors in Local Governments of Nepal

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Mandated Presence, Marginalized Power: Women Deputy Mayors in Local Governments of Nepal

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