Girls learn early that they don't have much of a place in politics
- Written by: Mirya Holman, Associate Professor, Tulane University
As they grow older, girls increasingly see political leadership as a “man’s world.”Bos, Angie et alIn the United States, women express less interest in politics and run for political office at lower rates than men. These gaps threaten democracy because they distort representation: Women make up 26.7% of members of Congress and...
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