I largely agree with this.
But even if more women become involved in politics will that solve the real problem?
The real problem being, of course, that such a large percentage of the population still feels completely disenfranchised. Look at the voter turnout rates for the last few federal elections.
Pretty pitiful.
Our political parties need to begin discussing ways to enact more substantive (and less symbolic) changes within government to allow for more input from common citizens.
Only in this way will all people, not just women, become more interested in politics.
But even if more women become involved in politics will that solve the real problem?
The real problem being, of course, that such a large percentage of the population still feels completely disenfranchised. Look at the voter turnout rates for the last few federal elections.
Pretty pitiful.
Our political parties need to begin discussing ways to enact more substantive (and less symbolic) changes within government to allow for more input from common citizens.
Only in this way will all people, not just women, become more interested in politics.
posted by Mike at 4:51 PM
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Having women more involved in politics is a lame solution, and the sad fact is that people will buy it. I really don't believe that there are problems unique to women that a man with half a brain couldn't recognize. Unfortunately, half a brain is 3/4s too many to be involved in politics. :p
Seriously though. It irks me when women are singled out as being so different. We're all just people, and the women who get involved in high level politics are not that different from the men that do.
I don't know if that even came out coherent, its just irritating to me. Like this http://www.straight.com/article/women-behind-bars
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