What happens after identity groups gain representation in government?
“What do women symbolize?” written by Franceschet, Annesley, and Beckwith highlights the importance of representational criteria, and what groups are worth being represented in a cabinet. These ministers are selected by which groups should be represented instead of basing a cabinet position on political expertise or experience. “Letting Down the Ladder or Shutting the Door” focuses on the differences in effect that female ministers and leaders have on increased women appointments in cabinets based on if the government is left or not. They also conclude that this research shows some constraints for female leaders in certain regimes. I believe the strengthening of identity groups and increased inclusion of that group in society, or in this case politics, are two main reactions when an identity group gains representation in government. “Letting Down the Ladder or Shutting the Door” first hypothesis regarding an increase in access to cabinet pos...