Violence Against Women in Politics

“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne.

Following the military coup in February 2021, elected representatives at the national, state and region level stood in solidarity and joined with millions of Myanmar citiz

Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

In a screeching career gear-change worthy of Matt Hancock, I have hung up my political-adviser boots and become an author.

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

“The problem is that when a woman is attacked, she gets attacked for her character, but never for her policymaking,” Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani.

Women’s political participation remains low, with women occupying only a quarter of parliamentary seats around the world.