Jessica Smith
Parliaments often overlook MPs' family needs, and this poses challenges for recruiting and retaining diverse politicians. Yet, argues Jessica Smith, recent research in the UK reveals that voters donโt penalise MPs for taking parental leave; indeed, women MPs even gain more support as mothers. Read more
The Loop
Cutting-edge analysis showcasing the work of the political science discipline at its best.
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