Women today participate in all levels of national, state and local government, though at much lower rates than men. Women of color — as well as otherwise marginalized Social marginalization happens when a group of people are denied equal and adequate opportunity to determine their treatment by the members of the broader society. It usually includes the lack of representation, recognition of rights and equal redistribution of resources and services. women — are far less represented in all levels of government than their white, middle-class, heterosexual (or straight), able-bodied counterparts.
The lack of authentic representation among the women who are in elective office signals that significant work must be done in order to fight for progress collaboratively and inclusively.