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The Politics of Being Unapologetic

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September 14, 2023

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

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September 14, 2023

‘Representation of women in politics should increase’

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the representation of women in politics should increase.” I want to draw your attention towards the subject of women’s representation in this House.

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

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September 13, 2023

Theresa May: If a woman shows emotion she’s seen as weak

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Female politicians who show strength are seen as “aggressive harridans” while male counterparts are seen as “brilliant”, according to Theresa May.

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

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September 13, 2023

Gender mainstreaming in politics: need for an inclusive and sensitive governance

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

Before a gathering of 3,000 women in 1927, Ambedkar said, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” In the ever-evolving

Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture

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September 13, 2023

Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture

At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women

At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

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September 13, 2023

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

What Kishida’s reshuffle says about female participation in politics

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September 13, 2023

What Kishida’s reshuffle says about female participation in politics

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appointed a record-tying five women to ministerial posts in his Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, as well as one to a key position in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he aims to increase female executives in politics

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appointed a record-tying five women to ministerial posts in his Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, as well as one to a key position in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he aims to increase female executives in politics

What Mexico’s first female president might mean for the ‘femicide nation’

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September 13, 2023

What Mexico’s first female president might mean for the ‘femicide nation’

Barring any surprises, Mexico will elect its first ever female president next year.

Barring any surprises, Mexico will elect its first ever female president next year.

G20 bats for empowerment of women: where do Indian women stand?

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September 12, 2023

G20 bats for empowerment of women: where do Indian women stand?

While G20 leaders have announced the establishment of a new working group on the empowerment of women during the Brazilian G20 Presidency, the situation for Indian women tells a different story.

While G20 leaders have announced the establishment of a new working group on the empowerment of women during the Brazilian G20 Presidency, the situation for Indian women tells a different story.