Closely observing the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's recent trip to Ghana before the devastating wildfires in her city reveals more than just criticisms of leadership.
It exposes a broader issue: the persistent gender bias faced by women in positions of power.
Instead of recognising her proactive approach to governance and the diplomatic significance of her trip, sections of the media have constructed a misleading narrative that distorts the facts.
This unfair treatment is part of a troubling pattern that women leaders globally contend with, where their actions are often judged through a harsher lens often than their male counterparts.
