Feminism Quotes by Jo Swinson

12 Feminism quotes by Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson’s political career informs her concise yet potent feminist statements. Though limited to 12 lines, the collection captures her drive to translate policy into everyday empowerment.

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There are five main barriers to women entering politics - I like to think of them as the five Cs: cash, caring,…

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We have a massive shortage of engineers and one of the big glaring holes is that we have so few women doing…

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Do I want more women elected to Parliament? Absolutely. I devote significant amounts of time to getting more women in that situation.

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As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes…

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So I hope women will consider a life in politics. We need women, you see. We need them.

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Since signing up to Think Act Report, the majority of members are taking more action and publishing more information on gender equality.

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I'm a massive feminist, but I think it's a little unfair on the other sex saying they're not in it to change…

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I love Harriet Harman, she is a supporter of women of all parties, a kind word, a friendly voice, and this country…

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We need to achieve a change in the media and in the way women are pressured to conform to a narrow image…

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Much of the responsibility to get more women elected is down to political parties. I am proud that a third of Lib…

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Much of political decision-making concentrates power in the hands of those already inside the circle, who tend to be men. Excluding women…

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As Minister for Women and Equalities, I introduced shared parental leave, extended flexible working rights and won government support to bring in…

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We champion freedom - but Brexit will mean the next generation is less free to live, work and love across Europe.

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I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed.

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I am so glad that as a party the Liberal Democrats are united in our resolve to fight for staying in the EU -…

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The rise of populism has steadily coalesced movements of millions of people around its divisive us-against-them rhetoric, motivating so many more people to become…

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