This summer, I have been fortunate to team up with Mary Anne Carter under the direction of Equal Voice’s Communications and Membership Liaison, Giovanna Mingarelli, to form an Equal Voice Chapter at Carleton University. The main purpose of the Equal Voice Carleton Chapter is to promote and support the participation of young women in the realm of Canadian politics. Living in a patriarchal society, it is important to note that while Canada’s population has an approximate male to female ratio of 1:1, roughly three quarters of all Members of Parliament are male, while slightly less than one quarter of MPs are female. As a result Canadian women find themselves underrepresented in the political process. Accordingly, Equal Voice seeks to encourage the election of more women to all levels of Canadian politics and government.
The creation of an Equal Voice Chapter at Carleton would reinforce our student body’s commitment to equal opportunity in Canadian politics and society. The city of Ottawa provides students attending its Capital University a wide range of opportunities to get politically active, whether on Parliament Hill or in a political science classroom; I feel that the launch of a Carleton Chapter would benefit CU students tremendously. From hearing guest lecturers, to talking over wine and cheese, the Equal Voice Chapter at Carleton University aims to strengthen student involvement in politics. That is, the Equal Voice Chapter would work to enable university students another means of networking with members of Parliament.
The Carleton Equal Voice Chapter aspires to hold two events; a launch event in November and one to follow in March, along with four workshops featuring guest speakers, who will be speaking on various issues regarding women in politics. Student participation is highly encouraged as these events aim to engage students and invoke political involvement and awareness.
For more information pertaining to the Equal Voice Carleton Chapter, please contact Mary Anne Carter or visit the Equal Voice website to join a Chapter near you!
Sincerely,
Paroma Ray
The creation of an Equal Voice Chapter at Carleton would reinforce our student body’s commitment to equal opportunity in Canadian politics and society. The city of Ottawa provides students attending its Capital University a wide range of opportunities to get politically active, whether on Parliament Hill or in a political science classroom; I feel that the launch of a Carleton Chapter would benefit CU students tremendously. From hearing guest lecturers, to talking over wine and cheese, the Equal Voice Chapter at Carleton University aims to strengthen student involvement in politics. That is, the Equal Voice Chapter would work to enable university students another means of networking with members of Parliament.
The Carleton Equal Voice Chapter aspires to hold two events; a launch event in November and one to follow in March, along with four workshops featuring guest speakers, who will be speaking on various issues regarding women in politics. Student participation is highly encouraged as these events aim to engage students and invoke political involvement and awareness.
For more information pertaining to the Equal Voice Carleton Chapter, please contact Mary Anne Carter or visit the Equal Voice website to join a Chapter near you!
Sincerely,
Paroma Ray
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