THE INVOLVEMENT of WOMEN in POLITICS: GOOD or BAD?

There is a common maxim in the society today that' whatever a man can do, a woman can also do it or much better', which implies that women should be given equal opportunity to show case their talent (s) in all facets of human endeavour.

One issue that has over the years being a subject of controversy is whether women should involve in politics. Today, women are not only complaining of under-representation in politics particularly in government. Few women are presidents of countries and senators, assembly members, councilors among other political posts today.

Primarily, there is no doubt that over the years, men have been dominating the political landscape of most countries in the world. What then can be regarded as the dividends of men's adventurism in governance?. Today, most countries in the world are plaque by myriads of problems arising from bad governance of those in corridor of power who are mostly men. Most of the leaders are very greedy and corrupt to the extent that their countries resources have been impoverished. Having failed to provide good governance in this regard for several years, there is nothing wrong if women who are noted to be caring, fearful, humane among other traits are given more chances in government for possible change in the 'status quo'.

When viewed from another perspective, women are noted for domesticated assignments, being weak elements who should not be subjected to too much stress. It is believed that Politics is a very serious business involving campaigns, frequent meetings and movement from one place to another, which are indeed too strenuous for women. Men in politics are noted for keeping late nights due to their tight schedule. If women are allowed to follow suit, this can make them abandon their roles at the home setting, the consequence of which can be very grave including broken home, marital conflict, adultery of their husbands, indulgence of children in social vices like armed robbery, prostitution, stealing among others due to inadequate motherly care.