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Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut. Women in Government. Women in Ancient Egypt. Primary Role Only men in Government However “Mother” was greatly respected. Hatshepsut’s Life. Powerful women pharaoh of Egypt (15 th Century BCE) She was just as productive as male pharaohs Socially portrayed as a male

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Hatshepsut

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  1. Hatshepsut Women in Government

  2. Women in Ancient Egypt • Primary Role • Only men in Government • However “Mother” was greatly respected

  3. Hatshepsut’s Life • Powerful women pharaoh of Egypt (15th Century BCE) • She was just as productive as male pharaohs • Socially portrayed as a male • Evidence of reign destroyed

  4. 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

  5. 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

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