The sexism of Serema is the sexism of BDP

In an article entitled BDP responds to BCP (Mmegi January 30-February 6, 2009) Dr Batlang Serema, executive secretary of BDP, advises Anna Motlhagodi that politics is a tough game and not a beauty contest or a fashion parade.

Such a statement is not surprising coming from the head quarters of a conservative, degenerate and backward- thinking party. It can be safely assumed that since it comes from the headquarters of the party the statement represents the official position of the party.

No wonder, in spite of 43 years in power, not many women in the BDP and at national level advance to occupy positions of leadership. Only three BDP women will be contesting for parliamentary seats in the 2009 national elections.  BCP, a new kid on the block, has managed to field four women to contest parliamentary seats, one of them being Anna Motlhagodi.

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