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Dev Jay Pakshootra THE DOVER CHRONICLE - OCTOBER 2023 VOL. 2 But why is this not appreciated? Why is comedy not celebrated as much as sports, music, or drama? This is something that needs to be changed – every opportunity and path should be equally accessible to our students. Another example could be dancing, something I believe has immense potential at our school. There are so many different styles of dance, and it is integrated into so many different cultures. This makes it such a great avenue for students to start exploring. Why are students limited to a smaller range of activities, when they could be finding their passions elsewhere? There could be so many more things for students to explore at school – including poetry, public speaking, extempore, photography, et cetera. In our new digital age, this gives way to an even more massive list – video editing, filmmaking, digital art, and so on. These are possibilities that our students should be engaging with, giving a larger section of the student body a unique talent that redefines their identity and gives them confidence. If you can’t think of anything you are good at or anything you would want to do, then that’s even more reason that we need to create an expressive environment at our school. Many students, including myself, are still searching for what their identity really is. The school is the perfect place to aid them with that process. Branching out to a wider selection of expressive arts gives students so many more opportunities to try something out, and in the process, to find out who they really are and what they like. As we look to the future, with the development of AI and the digital world, I believe that we must cling to the things that make us human and define us from computers. This identity is something that we humans have as a gift: the ability to make someone laugh or to move them through our personalities and skills is an ability that only we possess. In our world of ever-increasing diversity, we should not just be accepting and embracing it, but further developing the diversity of each student’s identity – so they have the chance to stand out from the crowd. So, ask yourself – Who am I, what is unique about me, and how do I show that to the world?
Anika Upadhya THE DOVER CHRONICLE - OCTOBER 2023 VOL. 2 THE GROWTH IN WOMEN’S INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS Where Women Have Excelled in Politics Background Of Women in Politics It is crucial to reflect upon the roots of women's advancement which stems from the women’s suffrage movement that occurred from 1851-1920 granting women the right to vote. Victoria Wodhull, one of the leaders of this movement, foundan incongruity in the 14th and 15th amendments of the US constitution which was that these amendments were applicable to all citizens. As she gained more popularity, she announced her candidacy in 1872 for elections. In her campaign, she highlighted the underrepresentation of women in politics and in the parliament. By the 20th century, many European countries and the US allowed women to vote and stand for candidacy. The first time a woman was elected for presidency was in 1980. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman president of Iceland and held that position for 16 years. However, women participating in politics does come with its fair share of obstacles. Societal normative influences and gender stereotypes heavily hinder the paths of multiple women politicians. Furthermore, some voting systems might not be designed to accommodate women’s participation in politics due to the dominance inflicted by men through violence or intimidation. Additionally, it is important to consider that women have to care for their family due to preexisting societal roles. This can be a constraint for their work as they have to manage multiple tasks at a particular time. - Even when presented with such hinderances, women in politics have ascended the political ladder garnering respect from fellow politicians. The women in Rwanda have effectively done this as Rwanda was the top country for the inclusion of women in politics. This is seen in the 2013 Rwandan Parliamentary election was a record-breaking one, as 64% of the seats were being accounted for by women. The reason for that record? A period of reconciliation after the 1994 genocide which aimed of integrating women in politics. The first step they took was the establishment of an amendment in the 2003 Rwandan constitution which established a 30 percent quota for women inclusion. Furthermore, the Rwandan government provided education to their citizens, both men and women, about political involvement and the political system. These measures have improved Rwanda's political integration system substantially creating a conducive environment for the advancement of women. On the other hand, Thailand has an abysmal rate of women in parliament, accounting to only 4.6% overall. In the recent elections, there was an increase in women being elected. 96 women were elected from the coalition party formed Move Forward and the Pheu Thai party. This is a result of the measures being undertaken to improve the participation of women in politics, such as utilising social media to deconstruct gender bias and stereotypes. Furthermore, they have also focused on creating a safer space for women outside of politics so that women can discuss their ideas and as well as the ability to recognise their self-determination as members of society. Finally, Thailand has also introduced educational programs and training for women to advocate for their ideas and creations in the political system. Even though Thailand has a low rate of female politicians. it has recently been improving through the implementation of new policies.
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