Women have to ‘work twice as hard to get half as far’ as their male counterparts. This is leaving aside the disproportionate burden of housework, child and elder care many women tackle in their private lives. She may get ahead as long as she complies with a pattern of femininity that is acceptable in a patriarchal society. Mistakes or even crimes tolerated in male leaders can not only be career-ending for women (ask Hillary Clinton about her emails), but can also make it harder for other women to pursue a career in politics. An analysis by PRS Legislative Research shows there is no difference in winnability of women candidates compared to male candidates.

Source: Indian Express November 06, 2023 10:55 UTC