Women in Politics and the vocabulary of care. Certainly the belief that women may 'make a difference' has been one of the driving forces behind campaigns for gender equality in the new Scottish parliament.
Some feminists argue that women bring their experiences and values as carers into politics.
Others caution against the idea of different politics and warn it may simply make women responsible for caring work in the world of politics and well as in the family. Fiona Mackay discusses some of these ideas and compares them with the views and experiences of local women politicians. The Engender Dialogues focus on contemporary issues which affect women's lives. They aim to stimulate discussion among women to explore ways of initiating change. The Dialogues are women only events.