Deutsche Welle: Katerina Sakellaropoulou – The “glass roof” and its position for Women

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“Women must claim what they dream of and not hesitate, underestimating themselves, or accepting a second role, considering that they are not so sufficient,” the President of the Republic stressed. Katerina Sakellaropoulou in an interview.

Condemning the phenomena of gender-based violence, he stressed: “It is very important to raise our sons, teaching them to respect our daughters, not to tolerate any abusive behavior.” As he noted, “they must always claim for themselves, to feel that they are complete personalities and that they deserve the best”.

Referring to her election to the highest state office, she argued that “indeed my choice is a recognition. “The circumstances brought this choice, as there are many other worthy women.” He added that her promotion to the Presidency of the Republic, gives a nice message to young girls, that they can reach everywhere with their value, where they dream. “And in that sense I’m very happy to be here because in a way, I feel like I’m representing my whole gender,” he added.

I was called to comment on the phenomenon of the so-called “Glass roof” and how she managed to overcome the obstacles, pointed out that women are now making careers, in the private and public sector, evolving but there are few who occupy high-ranking positions. “The law does not stop it, there are quotas and guarantees,” he said, adding, however, that the mentality, which is quite different but also the role of women, is what makes things difficult.

However, he stressed that the welfare state can help and support women, so that they have a family and a career at the same time. “To be supported so that they are uninterrupted in their dreams for career and family,” he stressed.

Regarding how she combined career and family, she said that the duties of a judge were very demanding and deprived her of time from her daughter, but she managed to combine them and have an excellent relationship today.

Emphasizing the importance of motherhood, he noted that it inspired her and added that the child always gives you the measure, as well as the way to always be close to the new generations and to understand the perspective and the future that is coming.

Finally, referring to the role of women in public life, she pointed out that it is becoming more and more intense, as women are now more active and stressed that “the time is changing”, changing the quotas in favor of women.

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