The National Women's Political Caucus Of 1971

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It is true that women's rights have significantly improved over the years, but it is still an ongoing issue all over. Being a woman now does not mean you won’t still be judged by your gender. In fact, politics seems to be one area that woman, even woman who are in power and have won elections, are still judged more than men. They are questioned on their ability to lead a country or state, whether they can do so both military or by other means. It seems to be a common belief that woman make decisions based on emotions, rather than based on the facts. They are judged not only by their ability to lead, but they are also judged by the way they dress and even what hairstyle they choose. This paper is going to demonstrate a history of women …show more content…

The organization wanted to improve the status of women involved in politics by increasing their opinion on government issues. Fueled by congress inability to pass the equal rights amendment in 1970, the women in the organization believed that economic, political, and social equality would only come when women were involved in government and political issues, and were represented just as men were. This group helped increase women's rights in political …show more content…

Men, who are driven by sex and looks, are more likely to lose concentration. Say there is a big political debate going on in court. If a women who is extremely attractive walks in, there is a 50% chance that the men in the room will focus on her. While with women, we are more prone to staying focused. “Mrs. Lagarde, said that her 30-year career as a high-flying lawyer and the world's most powerful female finance minister left her convinced that men's sex drive, testosterone and ego made them prone to taking decisions personally and humiliating people.” (The telegraph). Men have a big ego, therefore they want to protect and defend that ego. Women are less focused on their ego, and aren’t as serious about it. Not to say that women don’t care, we do, but it’s not our primary focus. If someone makes a remark that hurts us in politics, we have no other choice but to keep calm and let it pass because if we don’t we will be known to be too emotional, and it wouldn’t be “fit” to have a women who breaks down at every little thing to be representing our