Intense media scrutiny given to women legislators and uncalled-for portrayal of women as playing second fiddle to men by the media has been identified as a major factor that affects women's participation in politics. Often times women who take on the challenge of political life are often vulnerable and subjected to various forms of violence.
Some women's rights advocates are concerned that the stigma of politics as "dirty" where political scandals and intrigue pervade the political atmosphere proves a major turn-off for most women.
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Intense media scrutiny given to women legislators and uncalled-for portrayal of women as playing second fiddle to men by the media has been identified as a major factor that affects women's participation in politics. Often times women who take on the challenge of political life are often vulnerable and subjected to various forms of violence.
Some women's rights advocates are concerned that the stigma of politics as "dirty" where political scandals and intrigue pervade the political atmosphere proves a major turn-off for most women.
To read the complete news story, please visit AllAfrica.