Key facts
- Taiwan's affirmative action policies for women in politics have been in place for decades.
- The quotas have contributed to a significant increase in the number of women elected to public office.
- Many women in Taiwan now achieve electoral success without the direct support of quotas.
Taiwan has a long-standing history of implementing affirmative action policies to promote gender equality in politics. Decades ago, the island adopted quotas for women running for public office. The long-term effect of these policies is that today, a significant number of women in Taiwan are elected to public office without the direct necessity of these quotas, indicating a shift towards more inclusive representation.
