Female representation in the political sphere worldwide : reality and challenges

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The growing participation and representation of females in politics is one of the most remarkable developments of the late twentieth century.

For the first time, women in all countries and social classes are becoming politically active, achieving dramatic gains in the number and-kind of offices they hold.

Women have recently made dramatic gains in electoral politics, winning a number of high profile positions of national leadership and a record number of seats in parliaments around the world.

Despite women's increased political involvement, they are much less likely than men to hold elected offices and they still encounter a number of challenges.