USA: Reasons why Women are Underrepresented in Politics (explanations)

Question 1

sexism

Answer 1

• media often focuses on women’s looks + fashion rather than ideas + experience
• as a result women may not get involved in politics because of the way they’re treated

Question 2

caring responsibilities

Answer 2

• women are often seen as the primary carers so they’re expected to take career breaks to have children but a political career can take years to develop meaning women rarely rise to high profile jobs such as politicians
• this may lead to other females being put off standing as a candidate