Women in Politics: Online Misogyny and the Fight to Be Heard
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Laura Dowling discusses the challenges women face in politics with MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, focusing on online misogyny and the importance of representation.
🎧 Episode Description What does it really take for women to enter politics today? In this special edition from the European Parliament, Laura Dowling speaks with MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú on International Women’s Day about their experiences of political life and the wider landscape for women entering leadership roles. Through personal stories and candid reflections, they discuss how they each found their way into politics and why there is no single blueprint for women who want to lead. The conversation explores the growing issue of online misogyny, the importance of representation in shaping policy on issues such as domestic violence, and the role Irish political parties must play in supporting more women to participate and progress into leadership positions. Together, they reflect on the resilience required to remain in public life and why creating a more inclusive political culture matters not only for women, but for democracy itself. 🔑 Key Points The reality of online misogyny in politics Both guests speak openly about the misogynistic abuse female politicians face online and how social media harassment has become a serious barrier discouraging women from…
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