Studies show that a critical mass of women in Parliament has resulted in an increase in the level of debate on issues such as child care and parental leave in countries like Australia, US and in Europe

Women MPs have till now been allocated “soft” Ministries such as those relating to social issues. The challenge is to allocate them with Ministries dealing with the economic and/or other sectors, for instance in sectors relating to finance, commerce, international trade , foreign affairs or information technology

Today progress is more visible as noted in the increased number of women represented in the 2010 general elections, across party lines.