Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
- Written by Intifar Chowdhury, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University
It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women. Concerningly, the persistent and ingrained obstacles in women’s way are affecting the aspirations of the next generation of female leaders.
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