The Canadian Conundrum: Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils

The Canadian Conundrum: Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils

There is a common saying that people tend to say in the lead up to elections, “if you don’t like what the government is doing, go vote to change it.” However, what happens to the people’s trust in the political system, when there is a sense that no new party or leader...
2018: A Notable Year For Women in Politics

2018: A Notable Year For Women in Politics

While the political climate for leaders male or female is precarious, female leaders face an even more doubtful atmosphere. Despite Angela Merkel and Theresa May retaining the top spots within their governments and some of the most powerful positions in the world,...
Female MPs From Around the World Come Together

Female MPs From Around the World Come Together

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United Kingdom, female politicians from 5 continents and 100 countries sat in the House of Commons on November 8th. This event was known as the Women MPs of the World Conference. Women from all over...
Countries With the Highest Representation of Women in Politics

Countries With the Highest Representation of Women in Politics

Representation of women in politics has been an issue of concern to a significant number of countries for an extended period. Women and human rights groups have created campaigns and advocacy plans to increase the number of women in political positions. Some states...
Are Gender Quotas the Fast Track to Equal Representation?

Are Gender Quotas the Fast Track to Equal Representation?

To address the imbalance of power in Britain, quotas have been put in place to assimilate more women into the world of politics. Although mandating quotas has raised some concerns, quotas prove to have a positive impact on the number of women represented within...
Female Politicians and Activists Who Are Changing Britain

Female Politicians and Activists Who Are Changing Britain

When most think of female leadership and empowerment in the United Kingdom, names like Theresa May or Margaret Thatcher come to mind. However, there are many more women in the United Kingdom who play a crucial role in changing how the United Kingdom operates. Across...
Why These Women Became A Member of Parliament in the UK

Why These Women Became A Member of Parliament in the UK

It has been over a century since women have earned the right to vote in the United Kingdom. Over the course of that time, more women have stepped forward into the world of politics. Below you will find three active members of parliament and the reasons behind their...
The Most Politically Powerful Women Around The World

The Most Politically Powerful Women Around The World

In previous generations, women’s involvement in politics was slim to none. Nowadays women in politics have been making up for lost time. The women below are just a few women from all over the globe who have made monumental strides in the world of politics. Angela...
The Famous Five: Women Are “Persons” Too

The Famous Five: Women Are “Persons” Too

Near the beginning of the 20th century, five women would be responsible for shaping the lives of future Canadian women who would come after them. The efforts of the Famous Five, would not only allow women to be considered a “persons” and serve in Senate but help to...