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The recent death of the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, reminds us of how much of a pioneer she was in terms of women leaders in politics. In a few short decades the number of women leaders have grown considerably and 17 women run their country. Women preside in countries ranging from Lithuania to Liberia with Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, probably being the most powerful of all women leaders at the moment. Essentially what Germany decides, especially when it comes to the economic future of Europe, is what goes and so her reach at the moment actually affects the entire world. Australia, Brazil, Malawi and Thailand also have female leaders and one can only see this trend growing. Hopefully, at the every least, we can have fewer wars than when we had in an all-male leadership but I would be interested to hear opinions as to what different perspectives, if any, women may have to leading a country.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 17-Apr-13
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Sinead said:
on Monday 22-Apr-13 08:06 AM
I have always thought that women make good leaders and it would be nice to see more women in power. Maybe there will be more in the future sometime.
Henrietta said:
on Monday 22-Apr-13 07:48 AM
I Agree with Juliet just look at the amazing job Helen Zille is doing and it is true that CT is the best part of SA. Women can be as powerful as men. I also agree with Angelique Muslim Countries could be a better place if it were ever to be run by a woman.
Joyce said:
on Thursday 18-Apr-13 10:00 AM
It sounds like lots of people are looking forward to see woman leading countries I think that the women leaders can do it like the men leaders do
Benita said:
on Thursday 18-Apr-13 09:51 AM
Woman are a lot more emotional so they feel strong about the things they believe in and fight hard for it. So instead of these emotions getting in the way of certain things, they can place them into a field that can actually address certain problems, such as leading a country.
Safia said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 06:12 PM
M Thatcher, H Clinton and A Merkel are examples of great politicians and great women. I think eventually the political power will be 50/50 female/male ratio and the same will be applicable to top positions in companies etc, since we are 50/50 ratio as a world population. We, women, should bring our daughters to be leaders not cute housewives and the world will be a better place. it is doubtful that Eve was created from Adam's rib, rather vice versa.
Liesl said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 10:02 AM
I think that if men and woman alike would combine their strengths a lot of weaknesses could be remedied. Seemingly though its been woman taking initiative and driving for results, a trait long thought of as particularly male strengths. Woman build better teams, they tend to be able to combine intuitive and logical thinking more seamlessly and they are more aware of the implications of their own and other's actions. I am of the opinion that they think more accurately about the resources needed to accomplish a given outcome.
Anna said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 09:49 AM
The chances of a female president being elected in South Africa in my lifetime are nil. In fact we have as much chance of having a female president elected in the next 50 years as to there being no violent outbursts during the funeral procession today for Baroness Thatcher. I am a realist and while I believe many woman should hold powerful roles in society, South Africa is not forward thinking enough on many levels.
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 09:45 AM
I think Helen Zille is an amazing example of how well things are run under the rule of a woman. Look at Cape Town, it is the best run part of SA and every one wants to live there because there is law and order in comparison to JHB for example which is just a big mess
Alexis said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 09:40 AM
The men have had their chance and I must admit have not done such a great job - women if you can believe are a lot more rational and care for the people who they are looking after - I think that it is in our nature to do so and will do anything to ensure that it is done and the people whom look up to us are happy
Sarah said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 08:13 AM
I agree with Angelique, woman leaders not only work to ensure freedom, justice etc but they also not scared to speak their mind but they do it in a gentle way. Margaret Thatcher, was one of those woman that fought for what she believes in and took what every came her way head on.
I really would like a woman to get the chance to run the country one day.
Angelique said:
on Wednesday 17-Apr-13 07:29 AM
I as a woman, think the world be a better place if there was more woman leaders - especially in Muslim countries. What are mens weaknesses could be a woman's strength. Women should have more front line combat roles because as a woman there could be less corruption. Women leaders work to ensure diplomacy, freedom, justice, equality, and peace. What do we have to lose? I hope a woman gets the chance to run our country
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
