Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the conformity of gender quotas with the constitutional concept of equality. The importance of this examination is to answer the question whether gender quotas are constitutional. My argument is that gender quotas are constitutional because they address de facto inequality by making women’s representation equal to men’s representation. I argue that Egypt has a history of adopting quotas to guarantee the representation of disadvantaged groups. I also tie the constitutionality of the gender quota to the current political landscape where the Muslim Brotherhood controls the state. I argue that gender quotas will not, most probably, be adopted under the leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood, as they do not believe in equal representation for women

Department

Law Department

Degree Name

LLM in International and Comparative Law

Graduation Date

6-1-2013

Submission Date

May 2013

First Advisor

Khalil, Mina

Committee Member 1

Terrell, Jennifer

Committee Member 2

Thomas, Skouteris

Extent

53 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Egypt.

Library of Congress Subject Heading 2

Women's rights -- Egypt.

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