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Gender balanced cabinets: Where we stand, why it matters

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July 19, 2022

Gender balanced cabinets: Where we stand, why it matters

Source: RepresentWomen

More than 100 years after women gained full citizenship rights through the 19th Amendment, women are still under-represented in government. While it is widely known that no woman has become president, it is not only the highest executive offices where women have not had access: women also face barriers at the state level.

Even in 2022, the vast majority of state cabinets are dominated by men. Cabinet members hold a vital position of power: running state agencies and serving as trusted advisors to the governor, helping them make important decisions. In nearly all states, most, if not all, cabinet members are appointed by the governor.

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Resource type
Author
Grace Beyer
Editor
Katie Usalis and Courtney Lamendola
Publisher
RepresentWomen
Publication year
2022
Focus areas

More than 100 years after women gained full citizenship rights through the 19th Amendment, women are still under-represented in government. While it is widely known that no woman has become president, it is not only the highest executive offices where women have not had access: women also face barriers at the state level.

Even in 2022, the vast majority of state cabinets are dominated by men. Cabinet members hold a vital position of power: running state agencies and serving as trusted advisors to the governor, helping them make important decisions. In nearly all states, most, if not all, cabinet members are appointed by the governor.

Click here to access the report.

Resource type
Author
Grace Beyer
Editor
Katie Usalis and Courtney Lamendola
Publisher
RepresentWomen
Publication year
2022
Focus areas