From my experience Women are more effective peace makers then men in times of conflict and thus are

equally if not more impactful in leadership positions of large organizations.

2 Statement of relevance
Everyday society continually encourages and influences women to pursue secondary or subservient
roles through media and education.

Statement of credibility
During my six years in military service I have

had the privilege of experiencing the value and effectiveness women in leadership position. During times
of crisis and chaos women leaders have taken control in conflicts and directed resources and man power
more effectively than their male counterparts; against the orders of leadership. During periods of
transition when disorganization is expected women leaders in my experience have been more
considerate and accountable of their subordinate staff and soldiers

4 thesis
The need for a drastic increase of women in leadership positions is apparent and it is important to
examine the historical evidence of this need.

Preview ( Transition )
Today, I would like to explain to you three reasons why both

genders should support and empower more women to become leaders in traditionally Masculine or
Androcentric roles.

A. The current process of conflict resolution, globally is failing.

B. Psychological, Historical and Modern leadership studies provide

overwhelming evidence, That women have been an impact and vital collaborators and creators of policy
and social intervention .

C. The benefits of women in leadership evident from my experience.

transition
I want to use the military as an example; rather than an explicit recommendation. It is only topped my
Nascar and a few other sports for being so gender biased.

Body 1 A
There is a worldwide interest for an increase of womens leadership to effectuate conflict resolution.

A. The problem is that there are not enough women in leadership positions that can participate and
influence conflict resolution.
According to the 2001article: Women, Peace and the United Nations, by Dorota Gierycz..

"Since the creation of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women" (CSW) in 1947...women
and peace’ was generally not considered a priority.

Body 1 B
Dorota Gierycz also writes

The UN Commission on Womens involvement in leadership has stagnated because the debate has
become more politically focused.

a. "The Commission’s approach to this issue has been political rather than substantive: rather than
dealing with women’s perspectives, it has involved a projection

of a wider political debate into what was considered an intergovernmental women’s forum".

BODY 1Bb
b. "Security Council and the First Committee of the General Assembly and the composition of the
respective departments within the Secretariat servicing their activities have been almost exclusively
male, at least at the decision making levels" (2001 Women, Peace and

the United Nations, Dorota Gierycz)

Transition statement:

What is your definition of peace? It is important to understand, a more standardized version that
expounds the simple notions that usually come to mind...

Is it simply a withdraw of violence in a region?

Understanding this definition could better help us understand the importance of increasing Women's
leadership.

Body 2

IN:2001 Women,
Peace and the United Nations, Dorota Gierycz writes:" Peace includes not only the absence of war,
violence and hostilities... but also the enjoyment of economic and social

justice, equality and the entire range of human rights and fundamental freedoms within society" . . .

Body 2 a
"It should also be noted that the Strategies placed the issue of violence against women under the
heading of peace, thus emphasizing the link between all forms of violence,

ranging from the personal violence to the violence of war and their implications for peace at all levels.
The existence
of this interdependence has been long denied by the intergovernmental fora. The adoption of the
Strategies by consensus raised hope that the holistic approach to peace and its inextricable linkage to
human rights..."

Transition
The Historical evidence of women in military leadership undeniable, Rather than relying on popular
figures such as Joan of Arch or Cleopatra..

I wanted to share with you real life & lesser publicized heroines including one, with which whom I have
had the honor of meeting.

Body 3 a
Also In War and American Women : Heroism, Deeds, and Controversy William Breuer published in1997
he recorded a brief history on "The Secret of Women Assassins

A conspiracy to kill Hitler On his arrival in Bern, Dulles’s staff consisted of two other persons. But in this
uneasy corner of Europe he began

to weave his espionage network. With the Swiss border now sealed, he set about recruiting “talent”
from among American citizens living in Switzerland. One of his early recruits was Mary Bancroft.

Transition statement:
Support of women's leadership is important but can all too frequently be generalized or marginalized. It
is important to motivate and encourage women to aspire to

achieving roles that our cultural norms traditionally reserve for males... roles of leadership to effect and
inspire change.

Conclusion 1
I. The need for a dynamic shift in conventional thinking of role gender is
evident in the current state of international affairs.

II. Leadership itself needs to comprehensively develop and change for the improvement of a more
interconnected world. An increase of women in the military, especially military leadership will provide
positive examples to future generations, and establish the value of challenging the conventional
archetypes of leadership.

III. What if it was your sister or loved one that wanted to challenge the current assumptions of women in
leadership. Would you support her? If not, would you consider the insecurities that have affected your
decision?