Why are women taking center stage in politics all over the world now? Any historical antecident?
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Hi Gabriel, \n\nWhen one considers the complete lack of ethics and total incompetence being displayed by bush and many others, the women are deciding to get involved to do a better job. \nAnd they probably will. \n\nGood question, \n\nDarryl S.
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I believe most people are ready for a woman in the White House.  More than that, though, we need a real leader who will bring us together.  We have a lot of issues out there right now that split us right down the middle at 50/50.  Worst of all, there is NO ONE out there, man or woman, who is really saying what is on peoples' minds.\n\nI would like to think that we could have a sensible president who would be a national and world leader, and that the sensibility would lead to less war and what not.  Problem is that there are lots of people out there (inside and outside America) who want a fight right now, and you won't get them to listen and follow any system because the system has screwed them over too many times.  This leads to an ineffective government, and infighting--which is exactly what we see in this world today.\n\nJust voting for some woman won't solve anything.  But I am certain there is a woman out there who could do the job if she wanted it.
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There is a long history of women led protests.  The NOW website mentions many including women's suffrage movement, ERA marches and minority rights events.\n\nHopefully this will have some of the information you are looking for.
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Probably not!  If a female came along that truly possessed the charisma, intelligence, political and diplomatic skills that most people look for in a candidate, she might stand a chance. But, let's face it folks, most guys will not vote for a female, and many women feel safer with a guy at the helm. If you are really honest with yourself, you would have to admit there in no good candidate on the horizon, and please, don't say Hillary.  \n\nHillary's biggest problem is the fact that she has surfaced much to early.  For her to maintain a high level of popularity for as long as she needs to, is almost impossible.  It has long been stated, that to rise too early in popularity when it comes to seeking office, is a political death knell for the average candidate.  By the time election time comes round, even the most die-hard liberal will be sick of hearing Hillary's name.\n\nIf a truly capable candidate surfaces in the meantime, I would sure like to know more about her, hell I might even vote for her.  In your dreams.
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A female president would probably be very good for the country. Unfortunately it probably won't happen due to the way of diplomatic relations. In America, women are treated as equals to men, (for the most part) but in many foreign countries, woman are not seen this way. They won't respect a woman as they would a man. Sad But True.
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Whether the world is ready or not, does not concern me. Whether the US is or not concerns me.\n\nWould a woman President bother me just because she is a woman? Hell NO. If a woman is the best candidate, I'll be the one to shout it from the hilltops and place my vote. I do not vote on sex, creed, or race. I vote on my political beliefs and my moral compass.
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This country is in no way ready for a woman president, and even if we were, the countries we deal with will probably never be. Look, if we have a woman president how will we ever get those sandy, archaic, third world countries to take us seriously, they don't even let their women show any skin, let alone make any decisions about anything important. If we had that loud mouth Hillary Clinton for president of our country, or any other woman for that matter, we would be the laughing stock of the entire world.
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NONE!! I wont vote for a woman, its a mans job and should remain so. Woman tend to be emotional unstable and vindictive and i don't want that little red button to be pushed because some country made her mad on that special day.
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At present Bermuda, New Zealand, Panama, Chile, Latvia, and Finland all have democratically elected female heads of state.\n\nIf we have any common sense, we'll elect a woman soon.
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Women already help run this world. We never asked for absolute power. Just equal pay for equal work. How cool that you would die for your ma! I hope my sons feel the same.
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It's a mystery to me to me but it's really happening! Women are taking on all the dominant qualities men used to have. I think men might not admit it but alot of men have lost confidence and believe that women are better leaders. I think alot of people, male or female, won't believe it until we have a woman President.
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Here's a list of all of them http://www.filibustercartoons.com/charts_rest_female-leaders.php..there are 12 of them. Pretty extensive web site. It has past, present and how long they were in power...
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What an interesting question.  I think you are right - I expect it would make a huge difference - especially if it included those countries where women currently can't hold office at all.  I imagine there would be far fewer wars as I don't think most women would choose a path of direct action (such as the war in Iraq).  I would like to think there would be more nurturing and care across the board - but that depends on the women.  I mean, look at Margaret Thatcher - she wasn't exactly the warm and fuzzy type.\n\nI think the best thing would be if there could be a more even match of men and women in power, perhaps we would see more balanced leadership - who knows!
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Answering as a political scientist, I have to say not in the near future with given voting trends.  Women may have the majority in voting, but they do not vote for other women typically.  Be it that they do not trust their own gender or another reason, women do not vote for women.  Men apparently are not as biased as women and will vote either way, but I do not see a real female candidate currently.  Clinton has too much baggage and Rice isn't that well known enough yet.
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women do rule the world. we are the first teachers of the men that grow to eventually rule. that's the greatest power in itself. to be the teacher of the "ruler". put THAT in your paper!
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yes....women are the back bone of a country..especially when u consider developing countries.the economy of a coutry depends on them.Educated mothers..educate their children,create a new work force and boost the economy.
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ofcourse! i think its time that women get some power and respect!