Have women made substantial gains in US politics?
Overview: Women in US elective office as of 2012
Yes: Women have made substantial gains in US politics: The burdens of female politicians / Monica Potts
Hillary Clinton's run for president had a positive effect on US politics / Jessica Valenti
Women made modest gains in the 2008 US elections / Linda Feldmann
Women's political gains have increased women's economic power / Carolyn Maloney
No: Women have not made substantial gains in US politics: Fewer women are seeking elective office / Kate Linthicum
The 2010 midterm Congressional elections produced a historic decrease in the number of women in the US Congress / Meghan Smith
Women have a long way to go to reach parity with men in Congress / Nicholas Kusnetz
What is the status of women in world politics?
Women are leaders of or running for office in the world's largest countries / Jenna Goudreau
Women lag behind men in political power even in the developed world / Jesse Ellison
Women's overall gains in world politics are uneven and fragile / Melanne Verveer
Gender issues are preventing women from making greater progress in world politics / Farida Jalalzai and Mona Lena Krook
Does the participation of women improve politics?: Overview: Most people believe men and women make equally good leaders / Pew Research Center
Yes: The participation of women does improve politics: Women are better politicians than men / Sarah Galer
Women politicians are involved in fewer sex scandals than male politicians / Lane Wallace
Sarah Palin's self-promotion has improved politics for other women / Libby Copeland
No: The participation of women does not improve politics: More female politicians may not mean better results / Kay Hymowitz
Women cannot rule the world like men / Sandra Tsing Loh
What steps should be Taken to encourage more women to enter politics?: Removing barriers to women in politics is not enough / Joelle Schmitz
Recruitment and training can bring more young women into politics / Barbara Lee
Women's underrepresentation in politics should not be blamed on a lack of political ambition / J. Goodrich
We must actively recruit more women to run for political office / Jennifer Lawless
A team approach is needed to encourage more women to run for office / Kevin Drum.
