Based on the work that has been done in Africa, how could the United States improve political representation among women?
A) By encouraging proportional representation
B) By becoming a more patriarchal culture
C) By ending all quota and affirmative action systems
D) By discouraging women from applying for lower level offices

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Encouraging proportional representation, such as implementing gender quotas, has been shown to increase the number of women in political positions in countries like Rwanda and South Africa. This can help address the gender imbalance in political representation and create more opportunities for women to have a voice in decision-making processes. Options B, C, and D are counterproductive and would likely worsen the issue of political representation among women.

Based on the Work That Has Been Done in Africa