Gender of cabinet minister leading discussion has no bearing on male MPs’ input, authors say
“One interpretation of the results is that the appointment of a female cabinet minister creates a role model effect in a legislative setting. It is plausible that, given women are underrepresented in cabinet positions in the UK, the women who are promoted are seen as exemplars of success, and their presence acts as a motivation and inspiration for their junior colleagues.
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