While I enjoyed the presentation from Faith Winters about The White House Project, there were aspects of the organization’s philosophy with which I did not agree. As opposed to the presentation being an informative discussion, I almost felt like I was being sold something. I found it odd that so much of the presentation was about just getting A LOT of women into politics without really addressing the differences and individuality of each woman out there. I completely understand that more women in politics in terms of diversity and support. However, I think finding people who support women’s rights to be more important than just pushing women (no matter what their views are) into politics.
Like Raishel, I did not like the generalizations that were made about women in politics, like the fact that women are more “moral” than men. Not every woman can be compared to every man. I know plenty of women that if put into a leadership position would not make the most “moral” decision. I am still a little bit confused as to why The White House Project would want to push for a large number of women in politics if those women would not improve other women’s lives? I think that it would be more important to advocate and support those who support women’s rights no matter whether they’re women, men or anything else.
I did learn a lot from the presentation even though I didn’t completely agree with everything the organization pushed. The barriers that prevent more women from entering office are very apparent in society, especially with the current election. The idea that ambition is somewhat unappealing is evident in people’s reactions to Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin. I found it very interesting when Ms. Winters said that the number one reason women run for office is because someone invites them. I wonder what is the number one reason men enter politics?
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