Women's Exclusion from Public Life

He observes that women still face much abuse in public life because most men do not want to view women as equals. As a result, many jobs go to men who aren't as qualified as women might be. In a competitive democracy, women shouldn't have to prove their competence ahead of time; simply getting the job would show they are capable. Women may not seem as intelligent or skilled as men, but this is likely due to their lack of access to education. Historical figures like Queen Elizabeth I and Joan of Arc prove that women are more than capable of leading.