The Female Political Career: Women MPs Still Face Obstacles to Elected Office
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Survey shows gendered roles and expectations continue to hold back female legislators, unlike male counterparts, capping success and stunting ambitions
Female politicians receive fewer private donations on average than their male counterparts, and rely relatively more on party sponsorship and support
Media portrayal and voter perceptions of ”the woman’s place” seem to cast a longer shadow over female politicians’ decisions about whether or not to run for office
Survey shows gendered roles and expectations continue to hold back female legislators, unlike male counterparts, capping success and stunting ambitions
Female politicians receive fewer private donations on average than their male counterparts, and rely relatively more on party sponsorship and support
Media portrayal and voter perceptions of ”the woman’s place” seem to cast a longer shadow over female politicians’ decisions about whether or not to run for office