[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Livia

I don't agree with all-female short lists even though men have been in charge for so long women are underrepresented in most fields. I believe in equality and that the best person for the job is the most qualified, regardless of sex. I also don't agree with wild generalisations that all women are one thing, and all men are another. I do think it would be interesting to see whether women would handle international conflict in a different way from men, who've been in the driving seat since time began where war is concerned.

Completely agree with this...I don't really get how 'woman only shortlists' are considered to be fighting inequality fairly at all. Yes, women are underrepresented in many areas BUT if we just start employing the best person for the job regardless of if they have a penis or not, then this would settle itself out over time. And if it doesn't? Then men are better for the job on average than women. Thats not a tragedy, there are obvious differences between the sexes and it should not be 'controversial' to state this. On average, men will be better at physical jobs that require strength than women are, and so on