Increasing Female Representation in Parliaments and Governments Does not Translate into Improved Lives for Ordinary Women
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A few days ago I attended a debate in London entitled, "Do Women Need Feminism". One of the panellists - a leader of a UK political party - argued that the continuing poor levels of female representation in the country's parliament and political system constituted one reason why feminism was still needed in the 21st century. She is not alone in her belief. Earlier this week, while addressing an event…
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