With the forthcoming elections of June 2011, the issue of “equal representation of women” in the parliament is back on the agenda. While many women are being candidates for the elections, they also expect the politicians to nominate them to the positions that they might be elected in the lists. Many women question the reasons behind their underrepresentation in the government, despite the fact that they take active role in youth and women branches of politics and face the public directly.
Are women not really given part on the political stage? Or where do the women stand in this issue of representation?
To read the complete article please visit Turkish weekly.
With the forthcoming elections of June 2011, the issue of “equal representation of women” in the parliament is back on the agenda. While many women are being candidates for the elections, they also expect the politicians to nominate them to the positions that they might be elected in the lists. Many women question the reasons behind their underrepresentation in the government, despite the fact that they take active role in youth and women branches of politics and face the public directly.
Are women not really given part on the political stage? Or where do the women stand in this issue of representation?
To read the complete article please visit Turkish weekly.
