Grit & Grace : Women in Politics: Representation and Advocacy

In this episode of Grit & Grace, we delve into the topic of women in politics, their representation, and advocacy. Despite making up half of the world’s population, women are still largely underrepresented in political decision-making. We discuss the current state of women’s representation in politics worldwide and highlight the unique perspective and understanding that women politicians bring to issues affecting women and families. We also explore the role of women-led grassroots organizations in political and social movements and examine the barriers that women, especially women of color, face when running for office. Finally, we offer suggestions for supporting women in politics, including amplifying their voices and advocating for policies that support women and families.

Key Takeaways:

• Women make up half of the world’s population, yet they only account for 25% of the world’s legislators.
• Women politicians bring a unique perspective and understanding of issues that affect women and families.
• Women-led grassroots organizations have been at the forefront of social and political movements for decades.
• Women, especially women of color, still face numerous barriers to running for office.
• We can support women in politics by amplifying their voices, advocating for policies that support women and families, and considering running for office ourselves.