Despite efforts toward gender equality, women continue to lag in U.S. political representation, holding only 29% of House seats and a quarter of Senate seats. This stagnation since 2019 underscores the urgency for change. Research indicates that the current political culture is steeped in traditional masculinity, with political success often tied to being 'man enough.' This emphasis on masculine traits perpetuates the gender gap, revealing systemic barriers that hinder women from achieving leadership roles in politics, thus calling for a re-examination of what constitutes political leadership.
Masculine defaults are traits and characteristics associated with the male gender roles that are valued, rewarded, and regarded as standard. This reveals a systemic issue.
The stagnation in women's political representation since 2019 indicates a critical need for a new perspective and approach to gender equality in politics.
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