However, we must be aware of the fact that even in those cases where electoral systems belong to the same electoral system “family” they may not automatically bring about the same effect in every country. This is largely due to two reasons: First, electoral systems even of the same “family” differ considerably on their particular features and types. Actually, there are different plurality/majority systems, different PR systems and different combined systems in operation throughout Europe and the world. Given such variations, it is rather misleading to discuss the impact of electoral systems on women’s parliamentary representation only on the basis of the basic distinction of electoral system “families”.