Monday Matters #24

    In America today, many political positions are held by men and few are held by women. Ms. Murkowski and Alyssa Rosenberg from Monday Matters number 21 and 22 both agree that women face conflicts in politics.  Ms. Murkowski argues that Women are getting knocked out of powerful position, and Alyssa Rosenberg argues that gender plays a big part in the world of politics today. I have always believed that women and men are the same different in gender, but the same when it comes down to ability. I agree with both Ms Murkowski and Alyssa Rosenberg. Some men see women as inferior and that idea effects gender in politics. i wholeheartedly endorse what these two women call for, and it's a need for change in politics. These two articles matter greatly because it exposes the gender differences. As a result, the game of politics is unfair to the women who play it. The men always have the advantage and that needs to change.

Monday Matters #23

       Over the past weeks two there was one subject talked about; women conflicts in the world of politics. The two articles that were analyzed were very similar and related to one another with minimal differences. They both deal with women and politics, however, the only difference between them would be women in the actual power making decision making seats and gender roles. These two obviously come together to form into a conversation automatically because they deal with the the same issue. In todays world, it is hard to avert this topic. Gender inequality is becoming more noticeable and these two topics will be on a list of what women have trouble doing. The two authors agree with each other. Agree that women need more authority and also show that they will fight for it as well.

Monday Matters #22

       Do men in this world see themselves as superior? Always right? Should they be the only ones working in politics while women stay women and watch the kids? Is the answer yes to all of these? The answer "yes" to these questions are being crushed by women who are doing there best to prove men wrong on gender roles. However, on the way to their success, women face plenty of obstacles. In a opinion article written by Alyssa Rosenberg, she states what troubles women have. One thing that is said is how people view mens conflicts more seriously than a women's conflict. This only causes and issue of ethics and avoids the gender politics.  She also claims that gender socialization restricts women from participating in politics. The saddest thing she does say in this article is how when men take a women's idea, the only thing women could do is laugh and keep pushing to try and beat them  show what they can do once more. There can be progress however. As stated in the article, "as gender and family norms shift, politics may follow." If women keep doing what they are doing now this gender role can easily be changed. Not rapidly of course, but slowly. They will soon make the answer to those questions "no."

Monday Matters #21

Women. What will the world do without them. They give birth, take care of their family even when they're sick, and are always there when needed. However, the Republican takeover knocked down women from leadership posts. In the elections that took place in November, there were 20 women in senate and 84 in the house but now, due to the the republican takeover, took away powerful committee leadership from women. When the democrats were in control however, women had the powerful positions. Ms. Murkowski, a Maryland democrat, said, "The women in the Senate - there are no pushovers here." The house and senate make laws. Women have great ideas, but as states in the article, if the chair does not want to hear it, they will not hear it. As the years went on, more women have served in the senate and have been recognized for their astounding accomplishments. The real way the representative should be chosen in the Senate and House should be the effectiveness of the person, not by gender.