About this Research Topic
The aim of this research is to investigate the changes in the Italian political system and its related subsystems through the analysis of electoral behaviors over the thirty-year period from 1993 to 2023. Our analysis starts with the first elections following the reform of the mayoral electoral system in cities. Since then, the Italian political landscape has undergone significant transformations, often making a scientifically comparative analysis difficult, especially in the current context which, in addition to the changes over the years, has seen further modifications due to the pandemic, particularly in the relationship between public opinion, citizens, and parties.
To ensure analytical and descriptive coherence, the analysis will focus on the constituencies of the Municipality of Rome as a constant element. This approach will allow us to examine various dimensions of the vote: the geography of the electoral result, synchronous competition in the constituencies, and the systemic effects of electoral legislation (Parliament, Region, and Municipality) within the same constituency over a rather extensive period. By focusing on the Italian capital as an electoral constituency, we provide a unique understanding of the effect of different electoral systems on citizenship in terms of participation and representation.
We aim at:
· Analyzing the changes in electoral behaviors in Rome from 1993 to 2023.
· Examining the impact of different electoral legislations on electoral outcomes and citizen participation.
· Providing a diachronic and comparative perspective through relevant graphs and descriptive statistics that highlight where and what changes have occurred over thirty years of elections in Rome.
We look for manuscripts revolving around these categories and questions:
· Geography of the Vote: How has the geographical distribution of the vote changed in Roman constituencies?
· Electoral Competition: What are the dynamics of synchronous electoral competition in the various constituencies?
· Effects of Electoral Systems: How have different electoral laws influenced electoral outcomes and citizen participation?
· Participation and Representation: What is the effect of electoral systems on political participation and representation in Rome?
· Political Culture: How has political culture evolved in Rome over the past thirty years?
· Gender Issues: What has been the impact of gender policies and gender representation in elections in Rome?
This research topic will contribute to a deeper understanding of the political developments in Rome over the past thirty years, offering new perspectives on the evolution of the Italian political system and providing data and analyses that can inform future studies and public policies.
To ensure analytical and descriptive coherence, the analysis will focus on the constituencies of the Municipality of Rome as a constant element. This approach will allow us to examine various dimensions of the vote: the geography of the electoral result, synchronous competition in the constituencies, and the systemic effects of electoral legislation (Parliament, Region, and Municipality) within the same constituency over a rather extensive period. By focusing on the Italian capital as an electoral constituency, we provide a unique understanding of the effect of different electoral systems on citizenship in terms of participation and representation.
We aim at:
· Analyzing the changes in electoral behaviors in Rome from 1993 to 2023.
· Examining the impact of different electoral legislations on electoral outcomes and citizen participation.
· Providing a diachronic and comparative perspective through relevant graphs and descriptive statistics that highlight where and what changes have occurred over thirty years of elections in Rome.
We look for manuscripts revolving around these categories and questions:
· Geography of the Vote: How has the geographical distribution of the vote changed in Roman constituencies?
· Electoral Competition: What are the dynamics of synchronous electoral competition in the various constituencies?
· Effects of Electoral Systems: How have different electoral laws influenced electoral outcomes and citizen participation?
· Participation and Representation: What is the effect of electoral systems on political participation and representation in Rome?
· Political Culture: How has political culture evolved in Rome over the past thirty years?
· Gender Issues: What has been the impact of gender policies and gender representation in elections in Rome?
This research topic will contribute to a deeper understanding of the political developments in Rome over the past thirty years, offering new perspectives on the evolution of the Italian political system and providing data and analyses that can inform future studies and public policies.
Keywords: Electoral Behaviors, Electoral Legislation, Political Participation, Political Representation, Political Culture
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