Q&A: A Woman in a Position of Authority
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A Woman in a Position of Authority
Question
Is it forbidden to appoint a woman over the public? And therefore is it forbidden to vote for a female candidate for mayor, for example?
Answer
There is no such prohibition. It depends on the circumstances, and today the circumstances are different. In particular, I proved something similar regarding a convert. See here: