By Karen Stallings America is a free country. If I were to ask, most everyone would agree with that statement. They would also agree that as Americans, we are free to express ourselves in whatever way that we choose. We can say, do, wear, and worship whatever we want. Other countries do not have these … Read more
By Aryana Tillman Think back to your teenage years when your only worry was about how much your new prom dress or new car would cost. The prices you worried about as a teenager seemed like such dire issues, but what if you were more worried about how much you would go for … Read more
By Rhianna Rogers In the United States, three women die at the hands of their husbands every day. Around the world, over 1/3 of women will experience sexual, or physical abuse in their lifetimes. In Bangladesh, half of the women who are murdered are murdered at the hands of their husbands. And these are just … Read more
By Jessica Knox Puberty can be a very confusing time for a young women. Her body is changing and her emotions fluctuate by the minute.. On top of all of this, imagine being told you are about to get a procedure done. Your parents are telling you that you must be circumcised and your … Read more
By Jared Logan Domestic violence is a pervasive, global problem, extending across national, racial, cultural, and economic boundaries. When an individual is involved in domestic violence, you most likely notice the physical signs first such as bruising but domestic violence can be sexual, emotional, and even psychological. A large number of domestic disputes occur … Read more
By Margaret Blythe The moment the American woman discovers she is carrying a child is so special, cherished, and precious. The American woman may experience joy, excitement and anticipation knowing that she can count on having high quality medical care and a safe birth. While at the same time the woman in Mali , … Read more
By Hayley Huff Western images of Muslim women in the Middle East usually include veiled women closely guarded by men or hidden away from public view, and .Islam, as a religion that oppresses women, is thought to be the cause. In reality, however, only a small portion of Islamic fundamentalists treat women in these … Read more
By Alexandria Lloyd When you think of large numbers of deaths, do you picture young children and infants? Probably not. Well for some that is not a luxury they can afford. An infant left for dead in the Alto do Cruzerio in Brazil is not a distant idea. When a mother has a child … Read more
By: Julia Treadway Imagine being ten years old and having your parents tell you to go pick up something from the neighbors down the street. Imagine walking there with no shoes feet hitting the hot pavement, preparing yourself to beg for food. Then imagine walking up to the small store and being taken to … Read more
by Anna Lawrence At the dawn of 2016, global reports were rife with news of the quickly spreading Zika virus and its potentially fatal impact to the fetuses of pregnant women who had been infected. El Salvador’s official recommendation to its women? Don’t get pregnant for the next two years. While the virus, which is … Read more