![DOUBLE STANDARD [17TH SEPTEMBER 2026] - Age may shape experience, but one youth leader says it should not be used to measure competence in public office. Alens Plante argues that criticism directed at young politicians, particularly women, may reflect a broader societal issue rather than a lack of confidence in youth. He believes persistent misogynistic attitudes continue to influence how women in positions of power are perceived and judged in Saint Lucia. Kisha Smith has this story.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
YOUTH LEADER QUESTIONS SCRUTINY OF YOUNG POLITICIANS AND WOMEN IN POSITIONS OF POWER
DOUBLE STANDARD [17TH SEPTEMBER 2026] – Age may shape experience, but one youth leader says it should not be used to measure competence in public office. Alens Plante argues that criticism directed at young politicians, particularly women, may reflect a broader societal issue rather than a lack of confidence in youth. He believes persistent misogynistic attitudes continue to influence how women in positions of power are perceived and judged in Saint Lucia. Kisha Smith has this story.
