"We're half the people; we should be half the Congress"
- Jeanette Rankin
About this Quote
This quote by Jeanette Rankin is a call for gender equality in politics. She is suggesting that because females comprise half of the population, they need to likewise make up half of Congress. This quote talks to the requirement for more representation of females in politics, and the value of having their voices heard. Rankin was the first female to be chosen to Congress in 1916, and her quote is a pointer of the development that still requires to be made in regards to gender equality in politics. It is a call to action for women to end up being more involved in politics and to make sure their voices are heard. Rankin's quote is a reminder that ladies should be represented in Congress in order to ensure that their viewpoints are considered when making choices that impact the whole population.
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