Women in decision-making roles inspire future generations, Dubai forum told

Women in decision-making roles inspire future generations, Dubai forum told

Drawing on over two decades of experience in British politics, Theresa May reflected on the ideal characteristics of female politicians today, advising others in senior roles to be themselves at the Global Women's Forum.. DUBAI: Female participation in politics and decision-making is not only essential for effective democratic governance but is also a symbol of hope and inspiration for women of the next generation, the Global Women's Forum in Dubai heard on Monday.. Among the prominent speakers who drove home this message on the second and final day of the conference at Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah was Theresa May, who served as the UK's prime minister from 2016 to 2019.. "I would ask every woman in a leadership role, when they leave to actively encourage other women to come through and share their experiences," she said, adding: "When you meet a woman who has aspirations, encourage her.. "I did politics in a different way from the men," she said, adding that while some women felt they had to socialize more with men, she did not.. Discussing her time in British politics, she referred to an "unconscious bias" in the processes by which women in government are selected.. In May's opinion, if