As Paris’s Deputy Mayor, Anne Hidalgo likes to crowdsource with kids: when she needs to know how to solve a children-related issue, she canvasses them for ideas. And, when (as expected) she’s elected Mayor of Paris early next year, the 54-year-old plans to focus on children, telling Metro they hold the key to integrating Paris's immigrants and “regular” residents. Hidalgo ought to know: the Spanish-born socialist is herself a rare female immigrant success story. For a woman poised to become France’s most powerful female politician, she’s by no means a prima donna. Metro met her at a café near her campaign offices.
All the mayoral candidates are women. Is this a big deal or a non-issue?
In a way, it’s a big deal. Politics evolves slowly when it comes to gender equality. The fact that women are running for mayor is a sign of the times. Even so, I long for the day when gender doesn't matter in politics.
Are people too superficial in judging this campaign exactly because the candidates are women?
Parisians have a very critical eye. I believe they're happy to know that as of March 2014, their mayor will be a woman. Parisians are not superficial: what matters to them is our respective programs.
In a way, it’s a big deal. Politics evolves slowly when it comes to gender equality. The fact that women are running for mayor is a sign of the times. Even so, I long for the day when gender doesn't matter in politics.
Are people too superficial in judging this campaign exactly because the candidates are women?
Parisians have a very critical eye. I believe they're happy to know that as of March 2014, their mayor will be a woman. Parisians are not superficial: what matters to them is our respective programs.
NDLR : il y a également des hommes dans cette compétition pour la mairie de Paris
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