2024 Australia: Male-dominated politics persist, with only 24% of young females aged 15-24 aspiring to run for office.

2024 in Australia sees male-dominated politics persist despite the country's claim of egalitarianism. Achieving equal political participation and representation for women remains a challenge, with 2022 research showing that only 24% of aspiring young females aged 15-24 see themselves running for office. Satisfaction with leaders' decisions stands at 11% as 20% have been discouraged from political involvement due to perceived less qualification or inevitable discrimination and gendered violence.

March 07, 2024
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