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Gender-Based Quotas Needed In Jamaica

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Gender-Based Quotas Needed In Jamaica

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Quotas are one way to ensure that women are given a fair proportion of what is available, meaning equal spaces to influence and effect positive change while making meaningful contributions to the development of all Jamaicans. It's really a matter of fairness, human rights, active citizenship and evidence of a true democracy.

No more than 60% of either gender

The quota system being proposed by the 51% Coalition relates to women on boards and commissions. We propose a gender mix of not more than 60 per cent and no less than 40 per cent of either gender on these decision-making bodies.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published May 4 2013

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Quotas are one way to ensure that women are given a fair proportion of what is available, meaning equal spaces to influence and effect positive change while making meaningful contributions to the development of all Jamaicans. It's really a matter of fairness, human rights, active citizenship and evidence of a true democracy.

No more than 60% of either gender

The quota system being proposed by the 51% Coalition relates to women on boards and commissions. We propose a gender mix of not more than 60 per cent and no less than 40 per cent of either gender on these decision-making bodies.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published May 4 2013

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