Abstract

A.S. Norman

This paper is a review in nature and presents a discussion on the genesis of women in decision making. It traces the decision making of women from biological and historical point of view. The biological approach attempts to show the strength of women in deciding to conceive, taking care of pregnancy, and bearing the child or children. The historical approach attempts to reveal some decisions that were made by women through tracing religious books, and evidence of some ancient women leaders. The thrust of the paper is to indicate the unrevealed strength of women. The paper concludes that women are both biologically and historically decision makers. And that women should not be pushed to get into activities which are not of their choice such as political representation, rather politics of representation should be left to individuals who want to practice it, and that national policies should indulge into supporting women and men on productive activities such as farming, entrepreneurial and professional careers.