Against the backdrop of increasing scholarly interest in and social awareness of diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) issues over the past few years, this study offers a …

Drawing upon representative bureaucracy theory, this study investigates the relationship
between passive and symbolic representation by examining the extent to which a more …

Numerous studies have delved into the intricate dynamics of representative bureaucracy in
public service provision, yet a significant gap exists in our understanding of the distinctions …

The theory of symbolic representation expects that passive representativeness of
bureaucrats can heighten agencies' perceived legitimacy and enhance citizen outcomes …

Increasing minority representation in law enforcement has long been viewed as a means of
improving police-citizen relations. Yet, little scholarly attention has examined whether …

Representative bureaucracy studies have explored the potential impact of symbolic
representation on clients' attitudes and behaviors, even in the absence of direct action by …

Increasing minority representation in law enforcement has long been viewed as a means of
improving police-citizen relations. Yet, little scholarly attention has examined whether …

Executive summary The EU-funded EUComMeet project aims to examine the conditions
under which deliberation and representation can be an effective response to the challenges …