Discussion Questions: What Factors Are Associated With Womens Representation In Parliaments Across The World And Why?

Student’s Name:Professor’s Name:Course:Date:Discussion QuestionsWhat factors are associated with women’s representation in parliaments across the world and why?Women have lower representation in parliament across the world as compared to men. One major reason for this low representation is the traditional male and female gender roles. In the past, women were perceived as a homemaker, whose sole role was to take care of their husbands and children. On the other hand, men were perceived as breadwinners that worked hard to provide for their families. While this notion has slowly dwindled, society still considers certain careers more suitable for men. For one to become a politician, they have to spend a huge amount of time away from their family. Consequently, women have to choose between their families and politics; those who favor politics are considered deserters of their “natural” role.Another factor associated with women’s representation in parliament is access to financial resources. Women are likely to get a lower salary than their male counterparts for the same role (Kasomo). Additionally, political parties are more likely to financially support a male candidate over a female one (Kasomo). In this regard, women have limited resources to conduct their campaigns. Secondly, there are certain gender stereotypes