Comments on: Why does it matter how many women are in politics? http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Gwyn http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9956 Gwyn Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:42:56 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-9956 If women want more representation then they have to get involved, simply complaining about it and putting it down to discrimination is a bit of a cop out. Perhaps a campaign criticising women for not getting involved should be started. The Equalities Minister has no compunction about criticisng men. If women want more representation then they have to get involved, simply complaining about it and putting it down to discrimination is a bit of a cop out. Perhaps a campaign criticising women for not getting involved should be started. The Equalities Minister has no compunction about criticisng men.

]]> By: Chris F http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4888 Chris F Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:13:41 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-4888 Totally agree! Its vital we have more female MPs. I was shocked at hearing how few female MPs we have. I knew they were a minority, but 20%!! I'm also disapointed at the lack of women in the current cabinet. I dont think women should be upset at Geldolfs remarks. He was appreciating his wife, which isnt something all men do. I LOVE women behaving womanly. Looking at dresses, crying at chick flicks and nattering about nail vanish. But I have no problem with being strong and being involved in the mans world. I would just prefer it if you didnt loose your feminine charms or morals whilst doing it. (not saying you personally have- i'm thinking Thatcher) Femininity brings so much beauty and joy into this world, so please dont abandon this! Totally agree! Its vital we have more female MPs. I was shocked at hearing how few female MPs we have. I knew they were a minority, but 20%!! I’m also disapointed at the lack of women in the current cabinet.

I dont think women should be upset at Geldolfs remarks. He was appreciating his wife, which isnt something all men do. I LOVE women behaving womanly. Looking at dresses, crying at chick flicks and nattering about nail vanish. But I have no problem with being strong and being involved in the mans world. I would just prefer it if you didnt loose your feminine charms or morals whilst doing it. (not saying you personally have- i’m thinking Thatcher) Femininity brings so much beauty and joy into this world, so please dont abandon this!

]]> By: Mark B http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1181 Mark B Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:44:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1181 Yes I definitely agree with you Lynne, we need a healthy balance of male and female views in politics. Also, one other place that doesn't get enough attention is the judiciary - I believe the gender balance is even worse among our judges (do correct me if I'm wrong!) and I think that it's vital that women's views are represented amongst the judges whose job it is to interpret our laws. Yes I definitely agree with you Lynne, we need a healthy balance of male and female views in politics. Also, one other place that doesn’t get enough attention is the judiciary – I believe the gender balance is even worse among our judges (do correct me if I’m wrong!) and I think that it’s vital that women’s views are represented amongst the judges whose job it is to interpret our laws.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1180 Anonymous Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1180 Where does Lynne Featherstone say that? I think you are reading in to her words what you want to read and disagree with. Where does Lynne Featherstone say that? I think you are reading in to her words what you want to read and disagree with.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1179 Anonymous Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1179 Considering the comment "because I think women make the world a better place too"<br/><br/>Surely this suggests that Lynne believes that men do the contary. Should Lynne be judging me without knowing me ?<br/><br/>I would also suggest women are better represented on the political scene than other groups. It depends which groups of people you wish to look at. There are more ways of looking at society tham from a gender basis - at least there is if you're not sexist. Considering the comment “because I think women make the world a better place too”

Surely this suggests that Lynne believes that men do the contary. Should Lynne be judging me without knowing me ?

I would also suggest women are better represented on the political scene than other groups. It depends which groups of people you wish to look at. There are more ways of looking at society tham from a gender basis – at least there is if you’re not sexist.

]]> By: Justin Hinchcliffe http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1178 Justin Hinchcliffe Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1178 Lib Dems have got to put their money where their mouths are. Again, you ditched a woman, for what you consider a 'winnable seat', in Henley. With respect, Lynne, I am not sure you get it. Lib Dems have got to put their money where their mouths are. Again, you ditched a woman, for what you consider a ‘winnable seat’, in Henley. With respect, Lynne, I am not sure you get it.

]]> By: Mash http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1177 Mash Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:43:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1177 very very very very much lol ...... too much I say lol hahahaha <br/><br/>Mash very very very very much lol …… too much I say lol hahahaha

Mash

]]> By: Romeo http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1176 Romeo Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:49:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1176 Lynne,<br/><br/>We men like you too!<br/>Very much!! Lynne,

We men like you too!
Very much!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1175 Anonymous Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:30:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1175 In my own field of transport, I look around and I see the Transport Secretary - a woman; the north west traffic commissioner - a woman; the managing director of Northern - a woman.<br/>I rest my case.<br/>See you at GMTPTA fringe meeting at the conference!<br/>www.transportmatters.co.uk In my own field of transport, I look around and I see the Transport Secretary – a woman; the north west traffic commissioner – a woman; the managing director of Northern – a woman.
I rest my case.
See you at GMTPTA fringe meeting at the conference!
http://www.transportmatters.co.uk

]]> By: Mash http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/why-does-it-matter-how-many-women-are.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1174 Mash Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:52:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1776#comment-1174 I agree. I would argue that there is a need for increasing the participation of women, particularly women from BME communities and other under-represented groups in order to improve democracy and ensure that Parliament reflects the society that we live in. Furthermore, we should value the role women play not only in politics, but in a wide range of professions, particularly when you compare that reality to countries such as Saudi Arabia and others whom prohibit women from playing any role in their respective societies. We should be proud of our women and thus should encourage them to play a greater role in our society. We not only require female representation in the House of Commons, but I want to see more female representation in the House of Lords too. It is not a matter of being tokenistic; it is in fact a matter of reflecting the diversity of our society in Britain today. <br/><br/>Similarly, we need to see people from BME and faith communities taking a greater part in regional party politics at every level within all political parties. I agree. I would argue that there is a need for increasing the participation of women, particularly women from BME communities and other under-represented groups in order to improve democracy and ensure that Parliament reflects the society that we live in. Furthermore, we should value the role women play not only in politics, but in a wide range of professions, particularly when you compare that reality to countries such as Saudi Arabia and others whom prohibit women from playing any role in their respective societies. We should be proud of our women and thus should encourage them to play a greater role in our society. We not only require female representation in the House of Commons, but I want to see more female representation in the House of Lords too. It is not a matter of being tokenistic; it is in fact a matter of reflecting the diversity of our society in Britain today.

Similarly, we need to see people from BME and faith communities taking a greater part in regional party politics at every level within all political parties.

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