From Photoshop To 'You Don't Look Like An MP', Female Politicians Are Still Judged On Their Appearance

Georgie Purcell was elected as the Animal Justice Party Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria in 2022. Image/https://vic.animaljusticeparty.org/georgie_purcell_mp

Despite the number of women in office roles increasing in recent years, the media has continued to slam professional females for their appearance.

According to UN Women, in 2023, women account for more than 35.5 per cent of elected members in parliaments across 141 countries. Last year, Rwanda was named the country with the highest share of women in parliament worldwide, with 61.3 per cent of Rwandan parliament being female.