Hatshepsut Women in Government

Hatshepsut’s Life Powerful women pharaoh of Egypt Ruled in the 15th century BCE Helped the empire grow: - Trading - Construction

Hatshepsut’s Life She was just as productive as male pharaohs Socially portrayed as a male After her death her son attempted to destroy all the records, her statues, and her reputation

Women in US Government In 2006 the house of representatives was only 16. 3% women In 2006 the senate was only 16% women Once women are in higher positions of government and larger percentages women’s inequality is more likely to end

women in power Most places women are encouraged to stay home and not take part in politics Women understand problems that other women face and are able to change it Women who have power should place other women in power Women in government now can be just as productive as Hatshepsut was