Women are playing a large role in U.S. politics these days, and there has been much talk of their efforts in recent media coverage of the upcoming elections. According to an article published today by CQ (Congressional Quarterly) Politics, several Democratic women are struggling to maintain their positions in the House and Senate. In the article, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said she and her female colleagues feel compelled to help each other out as much as possible in order to keep their seats. Those who are ahead and secure in their individual races are rallying support for fellow female candidates by campaigning alongside them.
The article also stated that the White House has been making moves to assist women candidates and voters. First Lady Michelle Obama and VP First Lady Jill Biden recently helped out with the Women’s Leadership Forum, which works to spread awareness of women in politics and motivate female voters. President Obama also has been traveling the country with Democratic female candidates and making appearances on their behalf.
I think it’s great that women are working together to better their group as a whole and embracing the “girl power” idea. Although our country has come such a long way in obtaining equal rights for women, equal respect is still something that wavers here. There are still those people who are stuck in their old-fashioned ways and prefer women to be in the kitchen, but maybe this is because they’re afraid of what women are capable of when they leave the kitchen. I like that these intelligent, driven women are taking matters into their own hands. Women helping women is a powerful theme that could be very beneficial for females around the world.
To read more of the CQ article, click here.
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