Author： David Assaf
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 0034-4893
Source： Representation, Vol.48, Iss.3, 2012-09, pp. : 295-305
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Abstract
The lack of descriptive representation of Palestinians in Jordanian politics has long been the focus of scholars studying the `democratic deficit' in the country. Using two case-studies, that of the quota for women in elected bodies and that of the communal rift in Jordan, this article demonstrates how representation of ideas poses greater challenges to democracy and equality in Jordan than representation as presence. Moreover, representation of ideas of `loyal' constituencies replaced the under-representation of `opposition' constituencies as the significant impediment to the reformist policies of the monarchy.
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