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Sociodemographic Characteristics of Croatian MPs and Croatian Government Officials 2000-2003

Davorka Budimir ; Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia


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Abstract

The article analyses sociodemographic characteristics of the Croatian MPs in the fourth term (2000-2003) and Croatian government offi cials (2000-2003), based on a conducted survey. The lack of empirical research of the Croatian political élite since 1990 is the main reason why it is not possible to establish with certainty measurable indicators of changes in their social structure and comings and goings. The analysis of sociodemographic characteristics of MPs and government offi cials is a method for better understanding of structural changes, and the data on sex, age, and type and level of education ensure better understanding of some specifi c qualities of the Croatian political élite. Sociodemographic characteristics of the parents of the interviewed MPs and government offi cials show that members of the political élite have found a successful channel of social promotion through their engagement in politics. The results have shown that high politics is a privilege of mostly highly educated men older than 40, who have graduated in social sciences, with an evident lack of women and the young in politics.

Keywords

political élite; sociodemographic characteristics of politicians; political authority and social promotion; gender structure of political élite

Hrčak ID:

38283

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/38283

Publication date:

15.5.2007.

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