The recent ‘low life’ comment made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo towards a female sitting member of parliament, Catherine Hughes, has raised concerns about the current administration’s attitude towards women in Guyana. This incident, particularly noteworthy during the 16 days of activism against violence against women, has sparked discussions on respect and gender equality in politics. Dacia Richards interviewed Member of Parliament, the Hon. Catherine Hughes, to get her response to this remark and to understand its broader implications.
