A singular verb would be used with a singular noun (she, Bob, Jane, truck) while a plural verb would be used with a plural noun (they, cars, books).
For example "The truck drives away." Truck being a singular noun and drives being a singular verb.
Another example
"The cars drive away." cars being a plural noun and drive being the plural verb.
I've just read today's paper. It's amazing how much of it is composed of advertisements. My mother's first move is to scan the paper's pages for ladies' sales. My father's preference is the editorial section; he diligently reads the editor's columns. He's especially interested in readers' comments and their reactions. I'm a sports fan myself. Doesn't the World Series brand of baseball appeal you? I can't imagine anyone refusing to follow sports; but, then, neither can imagine being interested in the day's sale.
Answer:
Women's roles in the government are just as important and its unexplained as to why there shouldn't be.