Quota Met, Cheat Complete: The Implementation of Affirmative Measures for People with Disabilities, Afrodescendants, and LGBTIQ+ in the State of Morelos during the 2020-2021 Electoral Process
Keywords:
descriptive representation, impersonation, quotas, Mexico, self-identificationAbstract
By matching and contrasting electoral registry data with information gathered through a survey conducted with candidates for municipal and state legislative offices in the State of Morelos during the 2021-2022 electoral process, the effectiveness of electoral quotas for people with disabilities, Afrodescendants, and lgbtiq+ individuals is examined. The study found that identity impersonation is more common among municipal candidates than among those running for legislative positions, and that some individuals self-identified as vulnerable groups are not registered as part of an electoral affirmative action by political parties. The findings of this study contribute to the affirmative action debates by reflecting on the barriers to descriptive representation, self-identification criteria, and factors behind identity impersonation.
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