When you think of the term, President, what comes to mind? Is it someone who is diplomatic, understands the surrounding government and environment, and is usually a man? Many times, when we think of a world leader we picture a man. Why is that? Is it because men are more capable than women and/or more educated? Of course, the answer is a resounding no. Women are highly qualified in present day, and have the means to become a leader, just like a man.
Currently, women are beginning to change politics. However, they have been pushing through the political time clock for centuries, dating all the way back to the women’s suffrage movement. Furthermore, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ia a wonderful example of what strong women can do when they put their knowledge to politics. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the second and most active and influential Supreme Court Justice of the United States. To this very day, she advocates for women’s rights and justice for gender discrimination. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg is a leader for all women, young or old. She makes quite the example for women who want to be a part of politics as well as the general success of women as a whole. “My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent,” said Ginsburg during an interview. Ginsburg has shown the public that not only are women strong and independent, they are also capable of anything.
Another stupendous woman in politics today is Nancy Pelosi, who is the current speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She is efficacious towards women in politics, and all women, even globally. She is responsible for many aspects of the current presidency and government.
Madame Speaker, alike many other women, is changing the game for women in politics. Madame Speaker is keen on the development of women’s rights and suffrage. Parallel to many, she fights for equity among women, she vows to eradicate the stereotypes among women. “Women are leaders everywhere you look–from the CEO who runs a Fortune 500 company to the housewife who raises her children and heads her household. Our country was built by strong women and we will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes,” said Madame Speaker.
Rather recently, women have begun to run for president. So much so that the first woman, Hillary Clinton, was nominated in the 2016 election to represent the Democratic Party. Although she did not win the presidential election, it was a huge step for women’s involvement in the government. Currently, in the on-going election for 2020, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobucharare are candidates for the Democratic Party nomination. Klobuchar recently seems to have higher polling numbers than Warren, but both are very successful in their legislative careers.
Women are properly equipped with the will, strength, brains and power needed to lead this country in politics, however, it is up to our public society to make this a reality.