A Woman in Politics The Journey of Ms. X

This is a case study research which featured the journey of a woman in politics. It aimed to describe her beginnings, the challenges she encountered and the initiatives she applied in her plight as a public servant. Interviews were conducted in the conception of Ms. X’s necessary and relevant information on her political career. Ms. X’s life experiences, as well as her character and personality guided her to have a successful political career enhanced with passion, dedication and the genuine desire to serve. Difficulties and complications that came across concerning her major advocacies viz. women, children and tourism did not discourage her choice to still pursue on politics and continue her advocacy towards women empowerment and participation in politics. Her means to stretch out, team up and strengthen women groupsalleviate the dilemma and discrimination of women in her Province. The journey of Ms. X in politics entails that issues arising specifically on women inequity can be lessened through programs that intensifies women involvement and participation in enhancing their capabilities in different fields, particularly, in politics.

Keywords – women representation, empowerment, public servant, politician, gender equality