Politics round-up: Bloggers standing for election and more

Welcome to this months politics round-up. I am starting with a big shout out to two bloggers who I hugely admire. They have both taken the decision to stand for election as councillors in their local area in May. Their ability to put themselves forward, to find time, to want to make a difference – on top of the demands of family/work life, really impresses me and also makes me feel a bit guilty for not having the guts to do the same! Queen Boudica writes on her decision to stop saying ‘someone should do something about that‘ and to actually try to be that someone, and reflects on how she is enjoying the campaign trail. And you can keep up with Cat’s Yellow Days campaign via her facebook page. Good luck to them both.

It was International Woman’s Day at the end of last week, Ellen from In A Bun Dance used it as an opportunity to wonder why, when at a meet up of old friends and colleagues, it was predominantly the men who had achieved the higher professional ranks – she wonders if it is the small, seemingly insignificant choices women make along the way that lead to this, and what we can do to change that.

From The Valley to the Palais touches on similar themes, again having noted male success, and also concerns from younger women as to how they will be able to juggle work and family life when it comes along. She acknowledges that we are still far from real equality and wonders how to encourage that more in the generation of children we are currently raising. (And I really hope she writes that kids book with a Suffragette girl as the hero!).

Feminist Mum looks at the lack of value put on the caring professions, including that of stay at home parents, and argues that we are failing to value the contributions that women make in all spheres of society.

Mummy From The Heart shares facts and figures that clearly demonstrate that Poverty Is Sexist, worldwide women are far less likely to have access to education or financial independence. Her post is part of the wider One.org campaign which you can read more about here.

Elsewhere:

Firstly, to take a look from the otherside of the fence, DadBlogUK looks at how Dads also feel the pressure of achieving work life balance.

All You Need Is Love and Cake looks at how the playground antics of all parties in the run up to the forthcoming election does nothing to increase her faith in politicians, rather the opposite.

Emma and 3 calls on us all to be a part of our community – from helping at school to recognising the contribution of scout leaders etc, what could YOU do to support your local area?

See you next month, and don’t forget to send your posts my way – contact details in the box below.

About Sonya Cisco

Sonya Cisco is a 42 year old mum of three from Dorset. She spent 15 years playing in bands at various festivals and insalubrious locations throughout Britain and Europe. These days she is more of a home bod hence the title of her blog 'The Ramblings of a Formerly Rock'n'Roll Mum' , but she can still be persuaded to strap that bass guitar back on for special occasions. Has an opinion on everything, but always open to discussion. Likes biscuits a little bit too much.