I got elected

[skrumle]

and have already had several other councillors basically patronise and dismiss me - oh the joy!! i'm really not that young but i guess to men in their 60s/70s i probably do look like a "young lass"... think i might need to book myself some assertiveness training!

[AitchTwoOhOneTwo]

congratulations! (so long as you're one of the parties i like)

[MardyBra]

Congratulations on your election.
And remember you have as much right to be heard as the old dinosaurs. They are probably scared of your youth and enthusiasm, so are probably trying to out you down.

[buggyRunner]

Well done! My friend has also got elected and she will be fighting the cause also!! Exciting times!

[SardineQueen]

Hooray!!!!!

Well done!!!!

[shesparkles]

Congratulations, my aunt just got re-elected too!

[Nyac]

Congratulations. You don't need assertiveness training though, you just need feminism. :)

[AbigailAdams]

Congratulations skrumle! Well done. Hope you enjoy your term in office!

[skrumle]

Thanks all :)

will have a look at Rania Kahn too!

[PamBeesly]

Congratulations! More women going forward for political office means the dinosaurs will become extinct soon

[amillionyears]

Can I ask a genuine question please.Is feminism about controlling men, having equal control with men,or not to do with control?

[AbigailAdams]

Do you think this is the right thread for a question like that? Or do you think it might be better on another thread or even better start a new thread?