1. Hatshepsut
Women in Government

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

3. 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

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