“…It is increasingly recognized that the political empowerment of women is essential for modern states. Both academics and professionals see a link between women's political empowerment and outcomes for women, children, and society as a whole (Alexander, Bolzendahl, & Jalalzai, 2016;de Castro, 2017;Di Liscia, & Herminia, 2007;Ortega Ospina, 2017;Sánchez and Falconi, 2015;Vázquez, 2010).…”