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Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why

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October 23, 2024

Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why

Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.

Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.

US Election: What is the gender vote gap?

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October 23, 2024

US Election: What is the gender vote gap?

Gender remains a significant indicator for political preference. While the 'gender vote gap' isn't new, recent polling data on the US election indicates the gap in voting preference between men and women seems to be widening. But why?

Gender remains a significant indicator for political preference. While the 'gender vote gap' isn't new, recent polling data on the US election indicates the gap in voting preference between men and women seems to be widening. But why?

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

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October 23, 2024

For Women to Have Real Political Power, We Need Quotas

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

In order to achieve true parity, the U.S. needs affirmative actions—gender quotas established by law. This will ensure that women are selected, appointed and supported in politics.

Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

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October 14, 2024

Are women in Quebec politics no more than 'potted plants'?

Women are leaving Quebec politics not because of sexism or double standards or a lack of work-family balance, but because they feel underused in the process of government, according to a survey of 21 women who served in public life.

Women are leaving Quebec politics not because of sexism or double standards or a lack of work-family balance, but because they feel underused in the process of government, according to a survey of 21 women who served in public life.

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

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October 9, 2024

She Should Run empowers women beyond Election Day

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

As we gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in history, it’s clear that women are more politically inspired than ever.

‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

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October 5, 2024

‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

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October 4, 2024

Women’s leadership and resilience in Mexican politics: Claudia Sheinbaum, new Mexican President

In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.

In a country marked by deeply rooted patriarchal structures, Claudia Sheinbaum has risen as one of Mexico’s most relevant political figures, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes that for generations have limited women in power.