Jamaica: More female leadership needed in Parliament, says GG

GOVERNOR General Sir Patrick Allen says more women should become involved in Caribbean politics and entrusted with leadership roles in order to soften the harsh and aggressive view of politics in the region.
"Our politics has sometimes been too muscular, too aggressive, too lacking in compassion, empathy and balance. It has been scientifically confirmed that greater gender balance in politics and greater empowerment of our female parliamentarians would work wonders in addressing these deficits," he said.

For the original story, published on 16 May 2012, see Jamaica Observer.