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KrisMarie
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
May 25, 2009 - 07:03 PM
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Well I think the answer is in the primary post that started this discussion.
Get women involved in politics at a young age.
Make them aware of global issues and they will be more inspired to do something!
I am very young, and have recently become interested in what is happening around our world.
I want to take action!
I have been inspired, and I'm sure many other young women will be too with the right amount of encouragement.
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
May 30, 2009 - 12:02 PM
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Women are the fundamental foundation of our life. They have been intended only specific responsibility and roles when comes community. This world has been intended to manage and rule only men in politics and leadership. I can say, this role of political is not women's role. In decision making and thinking long term strategy men is best for that role. Women always specialize in short term goals, so they could not be possible encouraging and empowering in politics, they should back their honorable roles and responsibility of the society.
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
June 10, 2009 - 07:01 AM
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i thougth it will be very nice,but i suggest that campaign should be carried all over our different country, state,and local levels to mobilize women
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
June 20, 2009 - 01:25 PM
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"Women need to overcome the barriers of their own creation by being financially independent and psychologically bold enough to put their ideas forward. The society must give them enough oppertunities to help themselves"
But what if the society that these women are situated prohibit them from being financially independent?Traditional societies like the rural communities in bangladesh discourage their women from handling any monetary funds. If those women attempt to take charge of their financial situation, they are ostracized, mocked and even forced into exile.
Not to downgrade your statement, but how would you remedy a situation like that?
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
June 21, 2009 - 04:33 PM
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Leymah Gbowee is one woman in Liberia who made a difference in her country and was able to achieve peace in the middle of war-torn Africa. There is a documentary about her effort called "Pray the Devil Back to Hell."
Regular women with no education and no special skills in Liberia came together and made this happen. They used a variety of methods including non-violence tactics taught by Martin Luther King and Gandhi. They also used the same methods used by women in ancient Greece – No peace, no sex! The result is a woman President in Liberia and peace (finally).
The women in Liberia were out of options and out of excuses, so they took a stand and achieved peace. I encourage every woman and girl to watch this documentary, and to ask yourself, "What can I do in my community today?"
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
June 30, 2009 - 08:52 AM
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I have seen a lot of women doing great politically,not only in Africa,but a-round the World.
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 4, 2009 - 12:17 PM
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We women would just like to be given the same respect and rights as men. This would be a big start on the road to empowering.
Once we are truly, and I do mean truly seen as equals (not the mealy mouth words of men who do not mean it) then we can easily take our full and correct political role in the ways of the world.
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 4, 2009 - 03:32 PM
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jodevizes wrote:
We women would just like to be given the same respect and rights as men. This would be a big start on the road to empowering.
Once we are truly, and I do mean truly seen as equals (not the mealy mouth words of men who do not mean it) then we can easily take our full and correct political role in the ways of the world.You are right
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 8, 2009 - 05:32 AM
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mbastudies wrote:
Seanamo wrote:
Women must have an active role in social life. Their participation must be reinforced, not only with regard to demographic policies but also in other social and economical policies.
Women in Africa live in a permanent state of anxiety. With regard to the sexual mutilation of women, it is essential to keep in mind that the only legitimate violence is the one carried out in self-defense. Women must be respected, above all, as mothers.
Women must be recognized with the dignity inherent to their condition as mothers - a professional dignity enabling their active participation in the political and social objectives of countries. As they are among the main victims of conflicts, wars and discrimination, their protection must be promoted in all the societies, especially through the recognition of their rights.
We should respect women's rights, respect them, and do not abuse them.
Then we can expect more of them to actively participate in social activities.
Bests,
Mostafa*
Pls excuse me but I feel that the Op was talking about empowering women to join politics (apologies in case I am wrong). Politics and social activities have a few differences ya know 
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 9, 2009 - 01:03 PM
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In india we respect womans. My Country india is ruling by a lady and almost all 5 states head were woman. By seeing that women were maximum in politics in india
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 15, 2009 - 04:41 AM
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That is right. A country where women are not respected and honored can never grow and develop fully! The very first step towards woman empowerment (esp. in less developed countries) is to focus on educating the women. *
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 16, 2009 - 05:07 AM
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 i think not only exposing them as young as tender age, but sometimes it is the family that teach them that entering politics is powerful.
if women would really like to help in the political arena they would do it even on volunteerism
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
July 16, 2009 - 05:08 AM
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i think not only exposing them as young as tender age, but sometimes it is the family that teach them that entering politics is powerful.
if women would really like to help in the political arena they would do it even on volunteerism
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
August 7, 2009 - 02:12 PM
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Although much has been done to elevate womens rights,we still need to change our old fashion ways of thinking. Little girls are still expected to act like "little girls" while it is acceptable for boys to be outspoken. We need to change our subconscious thinking and encourage our girls to be assertive, to speak their minds, and not continue to accept the more powerful physical, and sometimes aggressive nature as a leader.
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Re: Empowering Women and Politics
August 12, 2009 - 10:46 AM
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I really like a lot of the ideas on this feed. What I think is a major major need is related to what Becky said about educating women from an early age that their opinion is valid. I think she hit it right on the nose, at least in societies in which women are technically allowed to participate in politics.
From early childhood, I have found that many girls notice that boys' opinions are more likely to be heard in group situations and so they fade into the background. This is often because gender stereotypes provide more space for boisterous behaviour from little boys, for example calling out what they're thinking when the teacher asks a question. In the same situation, little girls are much more likely to be discouraged from doing so.
If educators in early childhood and beyond set out intending to defy these stereotypes and the resulting behaviour guidance, then little girls might be much more inclined to consider their own opinions valuable. Hopefully this mindset will continue with them throughout life resulting in more women ensuring their viewpoints are heard through involvement in politics.
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