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Women's Presence in Politics
Reading the article in the International Herald Tribune this morning : http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/14/opinion/edockrent.php , I got very interested in discussing this topic as I read the first sentence: "Would things be different, would it be better with a women in charge?"
I think that getting women into politics and in leadership positions is very important and it makes a difference for a more accepting and equal society. Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world and a lot of research has been done to prove that policies and politics actually have changed with a more equal parliament.
I am somewhat critical to these studies that are aiming at showing the differences with women in decision making. I believe that politics is to be formed by women and men together, it would be sad to see that bills passed in favour for women were initiated and supported by women only. Are there any female solutions or answers in politics?
Secondly, why do we need to justify our presence in politics with proofs of being different and being better than men? Should the only reason voting for women be that we would expect women to do things differently? To get the same job as men we should simply be better than men, shouldn't it be enough to be just as "good" as them?
2008 is ending , so many things to do in 2009 SO PLEASE BE INVOLVED! Together we can make a difference!
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Women leadering and engendering development plans
How can we assess the roles of various stakeholders in promoting women's leadership and engendering local development plans?
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Getting Involved
How can I be involved as a volunteer in Kenya to reach out to the women in the rural areas?"
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Kenya Finance docket should be managed by a woman politician
I am young Kenya women. I am very disturbed by the current motion of no confidence with the Kenya's finance minister, Hon Amos Kimuya.
Should Hillary be the VP Nominee?
I am a 62 year old male who is amazed at the 2008 presedential primaries. I would love to see a female VP!!!!!
Young Women In Politics
Dear iKNOW Politics participants, We have been writing and talking more than a year now about women in politics.
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Petition for women to take top EU posts!
"A citizen's petition has been launched to lobby for a woman to win one of the top four EU posts up for grabs next year, with such jobs normally going to a clutch of men after much closed-door barteri
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Set Back in Women Empowerment Struggle in Nigeria
Recent events in Nigeria has cast dooubts over the ability of women to hold power and indeed make a difference in a male dominated politics, that is by and large not in the interests of the poor major
Women in Roles of Religious Authority
FYI ....
The following have been posted this year:
Solidarity, Sustainability, and Nonviolence V4 N1 January 2008
Theme: The Religious Dimension of Sustainable Development
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The Need for Women in Peace Building
It is essential that women play a key role in the peace building process in conflicts around the world.
Iranian Women Crucial in Majlis Election
More than 7,000 candidates have registered for the Iranian parliamentary election scheduled to be held on 14 March. Almost 600 of them are women.
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Gender Quotas
Despite the controversial nature of gender quotas, I believe they can be helpful in combating the many social, economic and political challenges that women continue to face around the world.
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Hillary Clinton and the US primaries
Hillary Clinton's recent win in New Hampshire prompted a storm of speculation from the media and commentators about the impact of identity politics on the primaries.
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2008 New Year and time to act!
Happy 2008 to everyone; I think that, as more women become involved in politics in the coming year, we need to plan and work toward a goal.
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Representation vs Participation
A few months ago, I posted an article in Spanish about participation and representation of women in all kinds of electoral processes.
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