Question

It must have been difficult for Indira Gandhi - one woman in a world dominated by men. Why don’t we have more women in positions like that?

Answer 1

Indira Gandhi faced a political world largely controlled by men and had to establish her authority among powerful party leaders. More women are needed in leadership, but barriers such as gender stereotypes, unequal access to political networks and resources, and fewer opportunities to rise through party organisations can make that difficult. Her rise was significant, but one prominent woman leader did not remove these wider barriers.