Date of Award
6-9-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Jennifer L. McCoy - Chair
Second Advisor
Michael Herb
Third Advisor
Carrie Manning
Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between ethnic conflict, electoral systems, and power sharing in ethnically divided societies. The cases of Guyana, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago are considered. Electoral systems are denoted based on presidential versus parliamentary system, and on proportional representation versus majoritarian/plurality. The paper concludes that, while electoral systems are important, other factors like the power distribution between ethnic groups, and ensuring a non-zero-sum game may be as important.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1059844
Recommended Citation
Miller, Sara Ann, "Ethnic Conflict, Electoral Systems, and Power Sharing in Divided Societies." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1059844