ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 139 Government of Montenegro Ministry of Justice Women in politics Montenegro, June 2012 1 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 2 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 Table of contents 1. Research methodology .................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Desk......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Face-to-face (F-2-F) survey ....................................................................................................... 7 1.3 In-depth interviews .................................................................................................................. 8 1.4 Response meters ................................................................................................................... 10 2. Legal and strategic frame ............................................................................................................. 11 2.1 International standards and initiatives ................................................................................... 11 2.2 National normative and institutional frame............................................................................ 17 2.2.1. Normative and strategic frame ....................................................................................... 17 2.2.2. Institutional framework and incentive programs ............................................................ 22 3. Political participation of women in practice ................................................................................. 25 3.1. Quotas and raising women’s participation in politics ............................................................. 28 3.2. Montenegro – current situation ............................................................................................ 30 3.2.1. Current women's representation in the highest state bodies of Montenegro ................. 31 3.2.2. Programs of political parties in Montenegro ................................................................... 34 3.2.3. Report of the CEDAW Committee ................................................................................. 40 3.2.4. Report on Millennium Goals implementation in Montenegro ...................................... 41 5. Views on Politics .......................................................................................................................... 45 6. Presence of women in politics ..................................................................................................... 51 6.1. Views on greater participation of women in politics .............................................................. 59 6.2. Position of women in parties................................................................................................. 64 6.3. Cooperation with non-governmental sector .......................................................................... 65 7. Obstacles to greater participation of women in politics ............................................................... 66 7.3. Authoritarianism and (non) democracity .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 8. Media and women in politics ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 9. Objectives perception and necessity of men and women .................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 10. Female and male principle in politics, myth or reality...................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 11. Awareness and trust ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 11.1 Trust in electoral messages ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 12. Ideal male and female politician's profile ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 13. Perspective for women in politics ................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 14. Conclusions and recommendations ................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 3 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 4 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 1. Research methodology In the research about position of women in politics two target groups were studied and various research methods and techniques were applied. Ambition of the research was to feel the pulse of public opinion on one hand, and examine attitudes, opinions and perception of public opinion, that is, to study the attitudes, opinions and perception of Montenegrin citizens through field F2F survey and discussion groups which include evaluations by means of response meters. On the other hand, the research aims to understand how the most important actors of social and political life perceive the position of women in Montenegro. These actors are political functionaries, functionaries in political parties, representatives of nongovernmental organizations and media companies. Their opinions and perceptions are examined through in-depth-interviews. The most important details connected with the chosen methodological approach are presented in the following table: Type of Short description Most important goals research Assessment of the existing legal framework and gender mechanisms Analysis of legal framework and the existing which secure bigger participation of mechanisms for participation of women in women in politics politics, review, comparison and current DESK Review of experiences from other experiences of other countries regarding research countries, with accent on cases which participation of women in politics, relevant support the assumption that bigger changes as a result of increased number of participation of women can bring positive women in politics and decision making. changes Evaluate to what extent general population understands the role and position of women General population; in politics (“what women politicians can A total of 1230 F-2-F interviews. 1000 change”) and what the voters can expect from interviews on nationally representative women in politics. Testing of presence and F-2-F survey sample; Addition to sample – the so scope of gender-related stereotypes regarding called booster (oversample) - 200 the so-called „masculine“ issues (security, interviews with members of ethnic police, crime, etc.) and “feminine” issues minorities (education, health, social protection, etc.), through field survey 5 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 Female politicians and decision makers in political parties, advisors and persons Assessment of motivation of women who who make the most important decisions actively participate in politics and barriers in political parties, NGO representatives which they face in private and professional In-depth- and representatives of institutions which life, understanding the way in which political interviews cooperate with female MPs, as well as parties chose their leaderships, expectations representatives of the most influential regarding position of women in future, media attitudes on introduction of quotas A total of 22 interviews Evaluate to what extent the same political Two groups with 20 citizens in each, of messages presented by men and women can Response- different sex, age, voting preferences and influence the potential voters, and whether meters nationality there are topics which female politicians A total of 40 participants present more successfully. 6 ATTITUDES TOWARD WOMEN IN POLITICS IN MONTENEGRO JUNE 2012 1.1 Desk Secondary research (also known as Desk Research) involves collection of data from the existing resources and summing up, comparison and/or synthesis of the existing research. Desk research is very effective and it can be conducted in the initial research phase, but it can also be used as an independent research technique. Use of desk research in the initial phase of research process provides us with basic information about particular topic. This type of research is the most effective if it is combined with other methodological solutions, because it provides extensive and complete information about some topic. Desk analysis allowed us to understand the broader context, primarily legal framework, the existing mechanisms and data about participation of women in politics. Besides that, desk analysis helped us understand the experiences of other countries (for which the data are available) on how the politics changed with increased participation of women in parliaments and governments, aiming to show a clear connection between participation of women and changes in politics. We consider this aspect particularly important, since positive example of foreign countries which are economically and socially more developed can be a strong argument for decision makers in political parties, but also for the citizens on elections. In order to realize the main objectives o the whole study, three main topics were realized with the help of desk research: Assessment of broader socio-economic and cultural context of women's participation in politics Assessment of the existing legal framework and gender-related mechanisms which secure bigger participation of women in politics Review, comparison and presentation of experiences from other countries regarding participation of women in politics,