Mercy360 Blog of Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Source: Mercy Mensah
Joyce Bawa Mogtari, a former Deputy Transport Minister and aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has spoken out on the recent exchange between Emefa Hardcastle, the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, a member of parliament and minority chief whip.
Joyce Bawa Mogtari took to social media to address what she perceives as a larger issue of gender bias in leadership and society as a whole.
"Let me say without any fear of equivocation that most often than not when we stand up for ourselves we are called disrespectful!" She declared emphatically.
Joyce Bawa Mogtari's remark came amid growing public outrage over Hardcastle's reaction to Annoh-Dompreh during a heated debate in Parliament. While some have accused Hardcastle of arrogance and contempt, others believe the criticism stems from gendered expectations of women in leadership positions.
According to Joyce Bawa Mogtari, society expects women to remain silent and powerless, but when they speak up for themselves, they are branded as rude.
Miss Lydia Forson expressed similar thoughts, citing society's generally prejudiced expectations of women in higher positions.
Joyce Bawa Mogtari's speech has resonated with many people, particularly women's rights activists, who see the episode as a reflection of the difficulties women experience when asserting themselves in male-dominated areas. Critics contend that professionalism and civility should be maintained regardless of gender.
As talks continue, the incident has reignited calls for gender inclusiveness and respect in political and professional settings.
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