One of the key issues Britain's political class never want to talk about is how all-women shortlists, gender quotas, A-lists and special women-only courses discriminate against men wanting to stand for office and also the voting public who want to be sure they are voting for the best person.It is a theme well covered on this site.
In response, the following paper has been produced setting out what has happened, the key dates and the key people.
Download Political discrimination against men in Britain
Lastly, I would want to say that all those in the men's equality movement should pay tribute to Peter Law, Peter Jepson and Roger Dyas-Elliott - three men who fought against the injustice of all-women shortlists and have never recieved the credit and plaudits they deserve.
Posted by Skimmington
Fascinating. I had no idea the Tories had gone to such lengths. I actually think its a good idea that there are more women in politics. However such "positive action" is plain discrimination. I would point out that the Tory tactics are examples of the sort of thing men are and will experience in "real" jobs as a result of the Equality Act provisions to recruit and promote.
http://therightsofman.typepad.co.uk/the_rights_of_man/2009/12/equality-bill-act-government-shows-clearly-it-will-discriminate-against-men.html
Posted by: Groan | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 09:09