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Why are there so few women in political leadership and five actions to promote women’s political participation?

It is great to see this kind of momentum. A record number of women candidates, especially from the ruling LDP, all but assures that we will have more women lawmakers after the election of October 27th. More women in political leadership means more positive role models for little girls and young women. Yes, becoming a politician and changing society is also a dream that can become a reality. More women in political leadership will bring new perspectives. Hopefully it will jumpstart some of the changes that most of the population agrees with, that the old guard LDP drags their feet on. Dual surnames, marriage equality, and so many other things that hinder gender equality. Diversity in politics is bound to be good for consumer markets as well. Seeing more women in political leadership may stimulate the entry of more women into business leadership, which could be a great boost for the economy. ---------------------------------------------------------- I help brands evaluate, enter, grow, and succeed in Japan. Follow me for regular insights. DM me to learn more.

New paper published in Parliamentary Affairs, co-authored with Francesca Gains. We ask: how did the two largest Westminster parties appeal to women in the run-up to the 2024 general election? We draw on British Election Study data to explore what women want, and then assess the extent to which parties strategised to address their demands. We find a disconnect between women’s electoral demands and party attempts to ‘weaponise’ the woman question around status issues. Our paper is part of a special issue on Instability and Inequality in the British State - big thanks to Jack Newman and Patrick Diamond for putting it together! https://lnkd.in/d6bvV5U2

As a young woman growing up in a traditional patriarchal society like Tajikistan, the lack of women in political leadership stems from deep-rooted cultural norms and expectations that restrict women’s roles to the household and symbolic positions. From an early age, many girls are conditioned to believe that their primary responsibilities lie in caring for their families rather than pursuing leadership roles in politics or other public arenas. Women who do rise to visible positions often face limitations, as these roles are more symbolic than influential, and they are seldom granted real authority or decision-making power. The societal view that politics is a male domain reinforces gender stereotypes, discouraging women from aspiring to leadership positions. Additionally, there is often a lack of support for women’s political ambitions, both from family structures and within political systems that are dominated by men. This environment can make it difficult for women to break through the barriers, as they may not be seen as capable or competent leaders, regardless of their skills or qualifications. Furthermore, patriarchal values limit educational and professional opportunities for women, preventing them from gaining the experience necessary to enter political life. Even when women are educated, they often face systemic discrimination and bias when trying to advance their careers. These barriers create a cycle where women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, and their potential to drive meaningful change in society is often overlooked. For many women in Tajikistan, stepping into political leadership would require not only challenging traditional gender norms but also transforming societal perceptions about the roles women can and should play. #shahlouncensored

Unit Cohesion: Male Disenfranchisement in American Politics This paper tackles an essential and controversial factor in American politics: the institutional and social undervaluation of issues influencing men results in lower political cohesiveness and participation among men voters. This research unequivocally criticizes the pattern of disproportionately giving female-centric issues top priority, therefore neglecting male-specific issues which demonstrate up as increased disenfranchisement and insufficient activism on behalf of men. https://lnkd.in/e4ynpQqU #Politics #Vote #Election2024 Maryann Petri Donald Trump Jr. Vivek Ramaswamy Republican National Committee

Representation is a powerful factor in politics

On this International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the importance of equal representation in politics, which was one of the reasons why Jo Cox entered politics. At The Jo Cox Foundation, we seek to end the abuse and intimation that discourages so many from entering political life and particularly impacts women. With the Jo Cox Civility Commission recommendations, we are campaigning for action to be taken so that abuse has no place in politics. We must create a more equal and respectful society where women can thrive and participate in politics without fear. Read the report ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e6xr4drX

"Kamala is brat" - are women positioned as equal leaders in politics? 🤔 With a landmark election coming up in the US and the recent nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democrat presidential candidate, it is important to look at how women are presented in the political landscape. In this article, Susie Long explores this, discussing Harris' campaign strategy, social media savvy, and her place within the political sphere of the United States...🌎 Read here: https://lnkd.in/eDu7r5dc #WomenInPolitics #GenderEquality #KamalaHarris #PoliticsAndGender #WomenLeaders #EqualRepresentation #PoliticalBias #USPolitics #Election2024 #BreakingBarriers #SocialMediaAndPolitics #WomenEmpowerment #GenderStereotypes #RepresentationMatters #MediaBias #EqualRights

Read our CEO Lyanne Nicholl explaining the importance of the #AskHerToStand campaign 🙌 "Women’s voices change history… we need them in politics now more than ever”🗯 Look around your community, is there a woman showing leadership skills who you think would make an amazing elected official? 💥 Ask Her To Stand! 💥 "Evidence shows that it is not just women’s voices that create an impact; when more women are present, men are more likely to act in women’s interests 👏 Whether it’s the gender pay gap, domestic abuse, miscarriage leave, pregnancy discrimination, women veterans, sexual violence in conflict, kinship care and more, women have been leading the charge to create positive changes – not just for women but for everyone 🤝 " "Further progress is not guaranteed, which is why 50:50 Parliament works so hard to encourage and support women to stand for elected office, including through the annual Ask Her To Stand campaign, which falls on 21 November, the anniversary of the Qualification of Women Act. 👭 It is essential that we keep pushing; if we don’t, we are at risk of a regression in women’s representation at the next general election 📈" Read full article here 👀 https://lnkd.in/eTeUyiXy Carolyn Harris - Mariella Frostrup - Stylist Magazine #AskHerToStand #SignUpToStand #5050Parliament #RepresentationMatters #Equality #EqualSeatsEqualSay #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership #Diversity #GenderBalance #SupportHerToThrive

How many public places do you think are named after women in Victoria? 1 in 10. Yep. ONE in TEN public places are named after women. Cleary this is unacceptable and needs to change. Want to make sure women and girls can be what they see? There are a couple of practical things you can do. 1️⃣ Nominate a woman you know to be commemorated with a new public place name: https://lnkd.in/g56VeFV6 2️⃣ Be the change you want to see in the world - nominate to be a local representative in the upcoming local government elections! Local governments play a key role in place naming so put yourself in a position to influence decisions. But hurry - nominations close on Tuesday 17 September: https://lnkd.in/dFwE2XU #genderequality #genderequity #nominateher #puthernameonit #makeherseen #localgovernment #nominate #candidate