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Article: WOMEN IN GLOBAL POLITICS: Progress or Stagnation?
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- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- September 1, 2000
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"... The more females in office, the more likely it is that policies will reflect women's interests."
IN THE PAST HALF-CENTURY, women have accomplished much in the political realm, having influenced decisionmakers and the allocation of resources. Yet, many females, political scientists, and policymakers do not believe that those accomplishments are enough. To illustrate women's progress in politics and the obstacles that continue to limit their involvement, their participation as voters and roles as political officials should be examined.
Americans have become more aware of the role of females in politics since the 1980 presidential election, when the ...