Do you think the we are ready for a president who is a woman..?

Question

and Yes....this is in Philosophy....I wanted a thoughtful answer...not a political one.....

Answer 1

I had to think for a bit to come up with a philosophical answer, not a political one.

Electing a woman president -- or a Black president, for that matter -- will be a test of whether Americans truly believe that "all men are created equal". The 2008 election will thus be a crucial one, a watershed year for America.

There have been women and Black governors, senators, and congresspersons, so why not finally elect a woman or Black president?

However, the candidate's gender or race should be a secondary consideration. The person's policies, and his/her ability to lead America for the next four or eight years, should be the deciding factor.

Answer 2

Well, I am. I may be biased, being the son of a very capable mother, but I reckon a woman might be free of the competitive hubris, the week-kneed collective huddle, and inclination to ideology most men seeking power suffer from. But the pressures of politics are difficult to avoid - look at Thatcher. And I think that for most people, all kinds of prejudices come into play in voting - so I don't think most people are ready for a woman president. The most insightful politician we've had in Australia in recent decades was a young, extremely intelligent, clever (and pretty) woman. She even became the leader of her Party, following other very capable women leaders. Though widely respected and publicly popular, she was toppled by Party males who resented her management as too "bossy". So she is now retiring from Parliament after years of extremely significant work. And the Party is collapsing. Male hubris uber alles!

Answer 3

Well, my dear, seems not everyone respected "not a political one," but I will.
Yes, I think we're ready. Other countries have, & had strong female leaders. Women have more diplomacy & compassion than "most' men. Their testosterone doesn't overwhelm their logic. I'm not really stereotyping, after all, I'm a man--but in general--the phallic symbol is so blatantly there. Literally, (visually in the "projectiles") & in strategies of macho violence rather than logical negotiations. Jumping the gun--get the other guy before he gets me first.
Wasn't there once a "problem" about having a Catholic president? I hope we've evolved beyond such biased concepts.
Please allow me a moment of humour--I believe Hilary is past "PMSing"?
My politcal views are irrelevant to you question, but I couldn't help but notice that those who expressed theirs were grossly misinformed.
In a matriarchal society, the world was a far more beautiful place. Surely, that must "say" something in favour of women.

Answer 4

It depends who "We," are?
If, "We the people?" we, are speaking of a very mixed bag, aren't we? There are a lot of tobacco chewin', beer swillin', gun totin' fellers out there who would feel castrated to be sure. Wait... lemme finish here... a-and a lot of barbies who probably wouldn't even notice if my spotted Dachshund, "Olive," took over George's place (She would immediately reform leash laws). Pee on the lawn, pee on the lawn!
Seriously 'G', while I have no idea what the masses are, or are not ready for, we, as in me, thinks it would be refreshing!
Why should a woman not be President anyway? Is it not incredulous that we should even have to entertain this idea as novel?
Hey, let's not have one that still PMS's though, or one that is menopausal for that matter, can you see it now... on a bad day a lot of men folk might end up at the "Gate to Women's Country."

Answer 5

No! Women are too emotional. They let this guide them, not common sense. If a woman was elected President this country would be doomed. We'd fall. Don't let this happen. In case you haven't heard, Hillary Clinton plans to make it mandatory for everyone to have health insurance, just like car insurance. There are so many people out there that cannot afford to do this! Even though she's offering a tax break at the end of the year, how are they supposed to pay for it in the meantime? I urge you not to vote for her!

Answer 6

I find the issue rather an odd one. The way for a woman to be president is for her to be like other male candidates. We live in a sexist society. That a woman has not been president is a sad state of affairs for the members of that society.

But, we get to choose how sexist we are and how we exercise that belief.

Answer 7

I don't think we are though there are many that will no doubt disagree. I believe Hilary is qualified, but I don't think it will happen. The right wing Republicans will come out and ralley for their candiate, part because she is a woman and part because they will feel Bill is in the back seat. I think there are probably a lot of women that won't back her, and even though Donald Trump voiced his opinions in her favor I'm not so sure the rest of the men will agree....cause they are macho.

Answer 8

Yes, I think we are. More spiritually then politically I think (politicallly, we're still back in the stone age...) I think having a female president would change everything for the better.

Answer 9

i think the world right now could use a kinder touch. i think we are long overdue. perhaps the fact that all of the worlds leaders are men has led to a kind of universal imbalance. after what a woman represents is the nurturer and i think the world could use a bit of that. on the other side i have known many women to be petty and mean so we would have to choose carefully.

Answer 10

I think a woman could do the job. I don't think a majority of people believe that though.