A good read - with significant policy implications any way you look at development, justice, and equality!
We will say that Ghana has not jumped by any measure of development because more than 50% of the population, girls/ ... read full comment
A good read - with significant policy implications any way you look at development, justice, and equality!
We will say that Ghana has not jumped by any measure of development because more than 50% of the population, girls/women, are denied equal access to everything worth having.
We support you all, Action Aid!
Moving forward, we hope to read more on this item.
In particular, we are curious what countries have enacted "Affirmative Action Bill" for girls and women, and what their differences, successes and failure, etc., have been with respect to the quotas/percentages.
Thanks.
Ebenezer 8 years ago
Wow, what a well written and thought provoking article. It's a master. Women empowerment, all hands should be on deck. Women rise up with respect and access right, to help in national building.
Wow, what a well written and thought provoking article. It's a master. Women empowerment, all hands should be on deck. Women rise up with respect and access right, to help in national building.
Thinker 8 years ago
WOW!!! Woman's leaders are like the Queen Bee, with their better direction and actions always produce rational and unique honey comb solutions. They wins battles and wars. For example: Indra Gandhi, Golder Meir, Margaret T ... read full comment
WOW!!! Woman's leaders are like the Queen Bee, with their better direction and actions always produce rational and unique honey comb solutions. They wins battles and wars. For example: Indra Gandhi, Golder Meir, Margaret Thacher and others transformed their respective countries economies and military strength. Ghanaians needs a strong woman as a President. Most Ghanaian women are smart and detail oriented. Iam a man and I approve this message.
Djan 8 years ago
Do you have to attach your picture? .First time I am seeing this.Or you need a man to marry? .
Substantively,I don't think anyone is stopping women from contesting in elections at any level! .
Make your case,if it's convinc ... read full comment
Do you have to attach your picture? .First time I am seeing this.Or you need a man to marry? .
Substantively,I don't think anyone is stopping women from contesting in elections at any level! .
Make your case,if it's convincing enough,the people will give you the mandate but not just a "blanket" pass because you're a woman,NO!.
Get a Life 8 years ago
"Or do you need a man to marry?"
It is precisely because of comments and attitudes such as this that women find it so difficult to make a mark in hitherto male-dominated areas - this outdated view that a woman's existence ... read full comment
"Or do you need a man to marry?"
It is precisely because of comments and attitudes such as this that women find it so difficult to make a mark in hitherto male-dominated areas - this outdated view that a woman's existence and value can only be validated by/with a man.
The author's picture has absolutely nothing to do with the article.
And if you read properly, you'd know that no one is asking for a blanket pass.
The article was written by the author and published by GhanaWeb. If you have a problem with the picture size, you should direct your questions to GhanaWeb.
Try writing something worthwhile, Djan.You might get published too.
(That was a joke, in case you missed it. No one wants to see your face)
Djan 8 years ago
I hope the author of the article is not the one responding to my comment.Whether she is or not,you missed my point! .
Have you ever seen pictures attached to articles on ghanaweb before? .This is the first time I'm seeing on ... read full comment
I hope the author of the article is not the one responding to my comment.Whether she is or not,you missed my point! .
Have you ever seen pictures attached to articles on ghanaweb before? .This is the first time I'm seeing one! .
Again the comment has nothing to do with attitude.I have a lot of respect for women .There are very smart ones.But you can't just be lifted from anywhere if you don't make your own case! .It doesn't happen that way!
Yes,there have been some women presidents & leaders in some parts of the world.That was their call,they responded to the call & offered themselves for the job.
They fought for it,it wasn't a blanket pass,NO.
One problem in Africa is that,our aspirations do not march our abilities.Mr X wants to work in the bank ,customs or immigration but he or she is a school drop out.
Another person wants to be a civil rights activists like MLK in America,but maybe his was a call but you probably just needs fame.Look at someone like Oye Lithur.Oh my God! .Have you seen her CV before? .Until her appointment,I didn't know that we have such brilliant women out there! .But you see,she showed interest & for that responded to the call.She is now serving! .That explains my "blanket pass "which has nothing to do with attitude.We also hate the truth being told,one of the reason why Africa & for that matter stagnating!
When you misallocate a resource,in other words "a square peg in a round hole ",there is always a problem.
Goliath 8 years ago
Keep up the good work! Excellent piece and we hope more can be done to address these power imbalances in our democratic processes and systems.
Keep up the good work! Excellent piece and we hope more can be done to address these power imbalances in our democratic processes and systems.
Kay 8 years ago
You remind me of a debate we had in sec school in 1979.The title was "Emancipation of Women, good or bad".I took up the challenge,citing the unique qualities of Margaret Thatcher,Indira Ghandi,Valentina Tereshkova,Marie Curri ... read full comment
You remind me of a debate we had in sec school in 1979.The title was "Emancipation of Women, good or bad".I took up the challenge,citing the unique qualities of Margaret Thatcher,Indira Ghandi,Valentina Tereshkova,Marie Currie,Sirimavo Banadaranaike,Yaa Asantewaa etc and our own Akan system of letting women play a vital role as Kingmakers.Sadly, I lost that debate.That said,I do not believe affirmative action is good for women in Ghana. Joyce Aryee,Elizabeth Ohene etc all excelled because they had the qualities.
A good read - with significant policy implications any way you look at development, justice, and equality!
We will say that Ghana has not jumped by any measure of development because more than 50% of the population, girls/ ...
read full comment
Wow, what a well written and thought provoking article. It's a master. Women empowerment, all hands should be on deck. Women rise up with respect and access right, to help in national building.
WOW!!! Woman's leaders are like the Queen Bee, with their better direction and actions always produce rational and unique honey comb solutions. They wins battles and wars. For example: Indra Gandhi, Golder Meir, Margaret T ...
read full comment
Do you have to attach your picture? .First time I am seeing this.Or you need a man to marry? .
Substantively,I don't think anyone is stopping women from contesting in elections at any level! .
Make your case,if it's convinc ...
read full comment
"Or do you need a man to marry?"
It is precisely because of comments and attitudes such as this that women find it so difficult to make a mark in hitherto male-dominated areas - this outdated view that a woman's existence ...
read full comment
I hope the author of the article is not the one responding to my comment.Whether she is or not,you missed my point! .
Have you ever seen pictures attached to articles on ghanaweb before? .This is the first time I'm seeing on ...
read full comment
Keep up the good work! Excellent piece and we hope more can be done to address these power imbalances in our democratic processes and systems.
You remind me of a debate we had in sec school in 1979.The title was "Emancipation of Women, good or bad".I took up the challenge,citing the unique qualities of Margaret Thatcher,Indira Ghandi,Valentina Tereshkova,Marie Curri ...
read full comment