Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Gender quotas are policies or laws that require a certain percentage of positions or seats to be filled by individuals of a specific gender.
Related terms
Affirmative action: Policies designed to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women, in areas such as education and employment.
Glass ceiling: An invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing into higher positions of power and leadership.
Representation gap: The disparity between the proportion of certain groups (such as women) in society and their representation in political offices or decision-making bodies.