I feel my two years of participation in Model United Nations well prepared me for this delegation in Sociology 120. This project shows my ability to act as a devil's advocate; it proves I can analyze multiple interpretations of an idea and appreciate differential perspectives.
Natasha Oslinger
3-16-16
Argument 1:
Women need more representation in the House of Representatives and Senate because there are an equal number of men and women on the planet, so, there should be an equal number making decisions for the nation. Less women than men are running for these positions because they do not feel welcome in the government and they do not believe they would be treated with the same respect as their male counterparts. We, the UN, believe the US needs to start a program training motivated women to qualify for rolls in House of Representatives and Senate. It is obvious that there is a problem with our patriarchal system, it prevents women from being equally represented and creates a riff in the government. We believe a system in which women can safely and confidently qualify for chair positions would not only benefit women, but the whole of the US.
Argument 2:
It would be not only undemocratic, but un-American to listen to the UN in this debate. We are Americans, we run things the way we please and we will continue to run things this way until American citizens demand something different. We are willing to let more women into rolls of power, but, you can’t force change, and you can’t force women to run. Since there are far more men interested in running for a chair position, it only makes sense that there are more men than women. It is difficult to find motivated, willing, and educated people to run, and considering there are more men than women that fit these conditions, there will be more men that women in office. We will not compromise on this issue, we refuse to change the system that works because the UN thinks that the American government is inadequate. The public will support our decision because America is a community of pride, we do not listen to the various unnecessary requests of non-Americas. It is difficult to find an equitable solution because there are not an equal amount of men and women trying to get into office.
Natasha Oslinger
3-16-16
Argument 1:
Women need more representation in the House of Representatives and Senate because there are an equal number of men and women on the planet, so, there should be an equal number making decisions for the nation. Less women than men are running for these positions because they do not feel welcome in the government and they do not believe they would be treated with the same respect as their male counterparts. We, the UN, believe the US needs to start a program training motivated women to qualify for rolls in House of Representatives and Senate. It is obvious that there is a problem with our patriarchal system, it prevents women from being equally represented and creates a riff in the government. We believe a system in which women can safely and confidently qualify for chair positions would not only benefit women, but the whole of the US.
Argument 2:
It would be not only undemocratic, but un-American to listen to the UN in this debate. We are Americans, we run things the way we please and we will continue to run things this way until American citizens demand something different. We are willing to let more women into rolls of power, but, you can’t force change, and you can’t force women to run. Since there are far more men interested in running for a chair position, it only makes sense that there are more men than women. It is difficult to find motivated, willing, and educated people to run, and considering there are more men than women that fit these conditions, there will be more men that women in office. We will not compromise on this issue, we refuse to change the system that works because the UN thinks that the American government is inadequate. The public will support our decision because America is a community of pride, we do not listen to the various unnecessary requests of non-Americas. It is difficult to find an equitable solution because there are not an equal amount of men and women trying to get into office.