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
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
