Here Come the Girls: Why Having Women in Politics Matters

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03/08/21 • 42 min

The Polling Station

It's International Women's day! And this week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss women in politics.

The girls will be breaking down what is it like to be a woman in politics, in Ireland and around the world.

What structures are in place to help and hinder women? Will gender quotas make things better? And why is having more women from all backgrounds in politics better for everyone?

The girls will be shouting out what women in politics they have their eye on and would love to hear what women you think have been making waves.

Let us know @thepollingpod on Twitter and Instagram.

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It's International Women's day! And this week, Niamh and Amy sit down to discuss women in politics.

The girls will be breaking down what is it like to be a woman in politics, in Ireland and around the world.

What structures are in place to help and hinder women? Will gender quotas make things better? And why is having more women from all backgrounds in politics better for everyone?

The girls will be shouting out what women in politics they have their eye on and would love to hear what women you think have been making waves.

Let us know @thepollingpod on Twitter and Instagram.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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