I find that sort of generalisation offensive. From what I can see, the Home Secretary is at least as competent as any of her male predecessors. Do you have evidence that she was appointed as a token woman?

I'm sure feminists are pleased that there are some women MPs, even if Parliament's make-up doesn't approach proportionality, but those numbers, if anything, look more like party leaders and most MPs being male to please people who are used to male privilege, and a few women having the guts and skill to fight their way up regardless.

The Queen does have quite a bit of cash, but it's family cash, and how many monarchs have been women so far? Also, one example does not go to prove a trend.