As much female politician have their male counterparts to blame for the treatment they receive in the political arena, they also have themselves to blame. Late last year First lady Doctor Grace Mugabe went to the infamous meet the people tour where she teared Joice Mujuru to shreds. Former Vice President Joice Mujuru lost her dignity in the eyes of many Zimbabweans. Those that are left supporting her are die hard Mujuru supporters. Not only did Grace tear down a fellow woman, she advocated for a man to take Mujuru's position as Vice President. Grace's wish was granted, Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko were sworn in as Vice Presidents in December 2014.
Grace deliberately participated in the reversal of progress in Zimbabwe. The coming in of Joice Mujuru as then Vice President, had symbolized empowerment of Zimbabwean women. A woman was finally swimming with the big fishes and there was actually a possibility that Zimbabwe would have a female president. These hopes were dashed however when Grace totally disgraced Mujuru in front of the nation. and to add insult to injury, Grace endorsed a man. The big three of the country are now men. This means only one thing, politics is slowly being dominated by men again. All the progress that women had made has been dashed. All thanks to one of the most influential women Zimbabwe has ever seen.
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