Do we know, barring a very few, what interests our women politicians have? Similarly, our women politicians don’t seem to want to or are not encouraged to speak of their families or other interests while in office. It is as though women politicians become less effective and powerful if they deign to be human. The very thought of having to be bereft of all family life and other interests is likely to put off many women. Maybe the women politicians we have and who are easily recognisable should show the public that it is possible to be an effective representative of the people and still be as normal as you and I.lalita.panicker@hindustantimes.comFirst Published: Jan 06, 2019 16:41 IST

Source: Hindustan Times January 06, 2019 11:03 UTC