Social media has been ablaze over the past few days with photos and videos of the new female members of Parliament taking the constitutional oath. Most of the commentary focused on their beauty and elegance, until the phrase "The Beauties of Parliament" became the most circulated headline.
To be honest, I don't find anything troubling about this scene. On the contrary, it is a positive sight. It is good to see female members in Parliament in such numbers, with such diversity, and with such a distinct presence.
They are elegant, confident, and educated—unlike the old image of "Abla Fatma" in old films, who was overly serious as if caring about one's appearance somehow negated respectability.
The issue is not about elegance or beauty.
Life has changed, women have changed, and society has become more aware and understanding that an image can be a message in itself. From my perspective, the presence of young, elegant female deputies represents a new form of representation: an educated, modern, and confident woman who knows she is entering a place of decision-making. She understands that her appearance is part of the country’s image before the people, both at home and abroad.
However, we must realize that social media is a double-edged sword
As they say, social media "shows no mercy":
Today: Admiration.
Tomorrow: Monitoring.
The day after: Judgment.
A look, a word, a comment during a session… everything is recorded, everything is analyzed, and sometimes things are taken out of context. The pressure here is greater on the young female deputies because, from day one, they have been under a magnifying glass.
People will watch and ask:
What will they offer?
How will they speak?
Do they deserve to the trust placed in them?
The Challenge is Significant
They must prove that elegance does not conflict with intellect, that beauty does not cancel out seriousness, and that a woman can combine a striking presence with a conscious mind at the same time.
With a new Parliament featuring many new faces—headed by Counselor Hisham Badawy and Deputy Speakers Dr. Eng. Assem El-Gazzar and Dr. Mohamed El-Wahsh—I expect a strong Parliament that works with full dedication.
People are not waiting for "pretty pictures." People are waiting for legislation that touches their lives and representatives who feel the weight of their responsibility. The headline "Beauties of Parliament" might be light and catchy for social media, but what would be truly more beautiful is seeing their real impact under the dome of Parliament.
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