POL 101W Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: The Stereotypes, Kellie Leitch, Proportional Representation
14 Apr 2017
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Canada is an example of correcting the issue of the gender gap. It would take 100 years to fix the gap. Canadas rank is in the 50th rank: below rwanda (1st), bolivia (2nd) and sweden (5th) Will they work: comparison, can we learn from other countries, your turn, thinking through some options. Transformative consequence of a gender quota: younger girls have a perception that their path to a political career is stunted or less possible. Kim campbell: canadas first female pm. Untenable: offensive to the idea of liberal equality, won"t have the outcome desired, the stereotypes are present and won"t go away. Undermine merit: undermine actual individuals who have entered politics, women currently sitting in parliament are undermined if quotas are in place. Dr. kellie leitch: member of parliament and former minister for the status of women, when you earn your place at the table, you"re respected and your views are respected, argues against essentialism and merit.
