How does the nature of democracy impact the nature of women’s participation in government?
Engagement activities:
•Interview local female politicians about their experiences.
• Attend political or campaign group meetings where the issues are discussed.
• Observe the formulation and/or implementation of a campaign designed to encourage women to
enter politics.
• Attend a debate where quotas for women in politics are discussed. Both sides of the argument
should be represented.
• Campaign for the empowerment of local women (students are reminded to understand and respect
local laws relating to campaigning in a political context).
Identification of the political issue and key concepts:
Power, Justice, Equality, Inequality.
Sample Solution
