Introduction The contentious little book titled Women, Power, Politics maintains politics to be devalued, acknowledging the fact that only few people do vote, and women are unable to achieve within the realm of Canadian politics. Sylvia Bashevkin, the author of the book argues that Canadians have a profound unease with women in positions of political authority, what she calls the "women plus power equals discomfort" equation. She evaluates a range of barriers faced by women who enter politics, including the media's biased role of representing the private lives of women in politics, and she wonders why citizens find politics is underrepresented in Canada compared to Belgium. In clear, accessible terms, Bashevkin explains her ideas on how to eliminate “low voters turn-out,” “devaluation of politics,” "gender schemas," and "media framing.” She outlines some compelling solutions to address the stalemate facing women in Canadian politics which are; contesting media portrayals, changing the rule of the game, improving legislative quotas, electoral reform, movement renewals, and so on. This response paper would addresses the reality of a political mainstream, actions which should be taken against the oppressive elements of reality, and the awareness it brings through economic, social, and political environment. Main points or arguments of the readings Canada is a fair and Open society in which any talented person can succeed, Canada’s cultural Values seem to be open towards women and other traditionally under represented group entering politics but this still dwells on the traditional role of what constitute a good leadership style (Bashevkin S, Pg.22). In an open system like Canada, inequalities are common and measured in three dist... ... middle of paper ... ...cs should gain its value, and lastly people should vote because it is their responsibility. Moredish Conroy points out, “The traditional ruler view of women rejects the idea that femaleness and political power can coexist.” The traditional idea of what constitute leadership should be rejected. Bashevkin speaks that people must face their own internalized, often unrecognized feelings of discomfort with putting women in positions of power. This should change. Rationally, we all need to engage ourselves in politics because it contributes to our day to day activity. This book is a precondition to change because it promotes awareness by bringing change through monitoring the media, social movements, public opinions, electoral reforms, consensus building, collaboration, stronger motivation, and changing the rule of the game. This assures every citizen, every voice counts.
Since the beginning of the 17th-century and earlier, there has always been different perspectives on women 's rights. Men and women all over the world have voiced their opinion and position in regard to the rights of women. This holds especially true in the United States during the 18th and 19th century. As women campaigned for equality, there were some who opposed this idea. There was, and always will be a series of arguments on behalf of women 's rights. Anti-women 's rights activists such as Dr. John Todd and Pro-women 's rights activist Gail Hamilton argued intelligently and tactfully on the topic. There were many key arguments made against women’s rights by Dr. John Todd, and Gail Hamilton 's rebuttal was graceful and on par with her male counterpart. Let 's examine some of Dr. John 's arguments against women 's equality.
Morris, M. (2000). Some facts and dates in Canadian women’s history of the 20th century. Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women, 20(1). Retrieved from http://criaw-icref.ca/millenium.
Gender equality had always been a vast topic for the ancients to solve and for modern society to improve on. From the society's early beginning of Masculinity to the gender equality contemporary world that we are maintaining, year 2016 has been exactly a century since women in Canada had first received their right to vote in the 20th century. In today’s world, it is not uncommon or abnormal for abounding amounts of females voting or running for political parties. This hundred-year recognition was earned through many female’s and male’s withstand to rights for women to vote. Many trials and obstacles were present for women when they were fighting for their right
Consequently, there were social changes, through urbanization and industrialization, that transformed the social order and the status of women. The first Montreal movement for women suffrage was inspired by the socio-economic developments that was influencing urban reform.22 Their purpose was to change their household role into professions within the urban transformation of society.23 As a result of their social implication, they desired women rights in “public health, the organization of municipal services, work regulation for women and children, access to education, and professional opportunities.”24 Despite their strong will, the first few Quebec women movements had failed and disbanded. Still, they were able to organize the women and give them the potential of their capabilities in politics.
Indigenous leadership is a key element of the Canadian leadership landscape, and is virtually ignored in Wren’s discussion of modern views on leadership. In Part IV of The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages, Wren guides the reader through a summary of modern leadership theory that mainly includes Euro-centric, Western ideologies. Save for a small section on cross-cultural theory (which summarizes a lack of research on the subject) Wren does not tend to address the globalization of academic theory. By that, I mean the general academic movement towards global theories that acknowledge and draw on many cultures across the world. Since the book’s publication in 1995, there have been some major strides in the formation of Indigenous leadership theory in Canada. Inclusion of these leadership theories is essential because, as stated by Satsan (Herb George), president of the National Centre for First Nations Governance,
For Canada to become a fully mature nation, it needs equality among both genders, women’s rights should be equal to men’s rights. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Canadian women were subordinate to Canadian men, not only in politics, but in most aspects of living. Most men believed that women were not able to accomplish anything a man could, or be wise enough to vote. In 1914, Manitoba Premier Sir Rodmond Roblin said that “the majority of women are emotional, and if given the franchise would be a menace rather than an aid." (Women Get The Vote ) Seeing that this man was in an authoritative position, his statement was an example of a typical and common viewpoint at the time. Many men agreed with him, and Canadian society did not legally allow women all the rights men had. Women made up a majority of the Canadian population, yet they did not have the right to vote, which made Canada an immature society at this time. By 1914...
“Change doesn’t happen without clear commitments and concerted action. In the case of both Lisa MacLeod and Prime Minister Trudeau, their efforts to engage many more women in the political process have had incredibly positive results in Ontario and throughout the country.”
Living in a society where gender matters and is one of the main attention seeking in every aspect whether it is involved with politics, governments, and as well as individuals within a community. Men and women were created equal at birth; yet, we are brought up and nurtured by the society that we let it control our thoughts and minds, and believing that women are not equally as men. Gender was separated at birth, in order for society to tell the difference between a boy and a girl, therefore, boys often wear things that associated with the color blue and girls with pink. In a political world, gender tends to suffer a gap between male and female when it comes to voting for presidential candidates or elections. While most electable candidates want to gather as many votes as possible from both genders, women’s voting tends to deliver a bigger impact on who will win, due to the fact that the majority of women are likely to vote for female candidates, especially on political issues relating to women’s rights and movements than male candidates. Therefore, women candidates should target mostly at female voters, because they are likely to vote for their own gender and will support women candidates on political issues involving discrimination and domestic violence towards women.
Women are numerically underrepresented in United States politics. Though people may see famous faces of women in politics around them, a mere 17 percent of leaders of the Federal government in the United States are women. Not only, at the Federal level are women underrepresented, but also at the state and local levels. Only in six states are there female governors, and members of city hall are predominately male in 92 out of the 100 largest cities in the continental U.S. Since the 1970’s the percentage of women in high political offices had been increasing, but in the last several election cycles there has been no net increase. The United States House of Representatives has plateaued in its percentage of female representatives and Senate suffered the first net decrease in the percentage of women serving since 1979. In terms of progress of women’s representation in politics, the United States is falling behind many nations. As of 2011, 90 nations have a higher percentage of women in office. (Lawless and Fox) Women in the United States have not achieved political parity, and are falling behind many nations in the election of women to office.
This leads to the question of what effective political leadership really is and how we can assess this leadership. Of course, electoral success and the ability to secure enough seats to run the government is an important part of political leadership. However, a crucial aspect of effective political leadership is the way in which a party leader can take this success and use it to implement specific policy and uphold the promises on which they were elected (Weller & Stevens, 2015, p 52). In a Canadian context, leadership has long been a crucial part of election victories. Given the multi-party system that exists within Canada, a party leader is an important figure. Leaders of the major political parties are some of the most important actors
Due to the disparity in socio-economic status for Canadian voters, minorities who require their political interests to be heard are unable to do so due to their smaller social class. On the other hand, the majority of Canadians fall under the middle class and utilize the democratic nature of our government to push forward policies and procedures to
Firstly, societal perceptions were a major contributing factor in the prejudice Canadian women faced. During the interwar era, people clung to the distant memory of peace and were seeking the familiarity of a woman’s role pre-WWI. This country-wide search, meant that women were forced back into their peacetime roles and some were removed
Maclvor, Heather. Women and Politics in Canada. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 1996. 13-105.Print.
Especially, men have to sacrifice faithfully to uplift their counter partners for their parallel positions in politics. Different levels of female need different awareness which is implemented by government, public and non-profit organizations. For example civic education, political literacy, campaigns and conferences on gender equity are some more useful activities that works for women’s awareness. Civic education promotes the values and attitudes to the female voters to encourage their political participation in Canada. It makes women familiar with political system, political organization, political right and responsibility. Citizenship education involves to knowing their national responsibility for their cultural and social involvement as a Canadian. Campaigns for gender education convince female that they are not only a home maker but also a nation maker. They have to work with their male counter partner not only inside their own home but also outside for nation’s development. Female have to train in many skills like leadership training, civil services training, gender awareness and inclusivity, and skill development at community levels. A study reveals that in all three levels federal, provincial, and municipality are “not barrier free” (Tolley 588) for women participation in Canadian politics. Finance, transportation, childcare, and time management influence women’s participation in leadership activities. To work on above obstacles to female awareness, first there needs a multi-party acceptance. Thereafter, there needs a multi-party campaigns because political parties also need to improve their image of community from boys’ club to a good citizens’ club. They have to derive female awareness activities in relevant manners in different streets’ of community. The campaigns have to organize national
In the novel This Earth Of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, discrimination against social structure, race, and gender is apparent. The setting is in the Indies, or now called Indonesia. At that time, there are terms for different races in the book, which are “Native” indicating someone who is pure Indonesian, “Indo” a half European and half Indonesian, and “Pure Blood” or “European” when someone is pure European. An Indo and a Pure Blood receives more respect in society than a Native. Furthermore, European or Pure Blood is at the top of this social hierarchy, people who are European or Pure Blood receives the utmost respect in society. Differences in gender is prevalent in this novel, where most women in this book have power in their own homes, but in society is looked down upon. Female characters experiencing these are Annelies, the main character’s love interest, Nyai Ontosoroh, Annelies’ mother who is a concubine, and Magda Peters, the main character’s European teacher. Women in this novel are portrayed differently according to what race, social structure, and gender they are born in, which can be seen through Nyai Ontosoroh, Annelies, and Magda Peters.