Calls for More Women in Politics
The Straits Times H6 - March 16 2006
Once a rarity in politics, women today are making their mark in parliament and government systems today.
Pioneers such as former British PM Margaret Thatcher, US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice and President Arroyo of The Philippines are paving the way for more female leaders to rise up in the future. Contrary to belief that only members of the male gender can take up high posts, these ladies have proven that they have more than what it takes to rise above the pressures, the discrimination and other challenges their jobs pose.
Here in Singapore, the number of female members of parliament are on the rise. MP Irene Ng, Non-constituency MP and former beauty queen Ms Eunice Olsen are two of the more prominent female MPs we have here in Singapore. I believe that the introduction of female members in parliament is a good step towards progressing our government and nation. Not only are they able to provide a different perspective so as to make sure that a holistic approach is taken in dealing with issues discussed in parliament, they also possess many qualities that men do not have. Female members tend to be more sensitive compared to the often objective, calloused attitude of the men. They are willing to consider issues from all view points and make sure that whatever decisions are made, no one is made to suffer too great a loss as a result of that decision. This can only better our decision-making process in the Singapore government in the future!
Once a rarity in politics, women today are making their mark in parliament and government systems today.
Pioneers such as former British PM Margaret Thatcher, US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice and President Arroyo of The Philippines are paving the way for more female leaders to rise up in the future. Contrary to belief that only members of the male gender can take up high posts, these ladies have proven that they have more than what it takes to rise above the pressures, the discrimination and other challenges their jobs pose.
Here in Singapore, the number of female members of parliament are on the rise. MP Irene Ng, Non-constituency MP and former beauty queen Ms Eunice Olsen are two of the more prominent female MPs we have here in Singapore. I believe that the introduction of female members in parliament is a good step towards progressing our government and nation. Not only are they able to provide a different perspective so as to make sure that a holistic approach is taken in dealing with issues discussed in parliament, they also possess many qualities that men do not have. Female members tend to be more sensitive compared to the often objective, calloused attitude of the men. They are willing to consider issues from all view points and make sure that whatever decisions are made, no one is made to suffer too great a loss as a result of that decision. This can only better our decision-making process in the Singapore government in the future!
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