During the Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras, the majority of the floats protested with signs demanding for same sex marriages to be legalized. Religious leaders have been against same sex marriages because marriage is a sacred union between a male and a female in the Bible. Politics in Australia are traditionally conservative, so there … Read more
Even though men and women equally participated in the revolution of overthrowing Mubarak, women are not being represented in the transitional process. No women are on the constitutional drafting team, and there are not any women assigned as cabinet ministers. This is very important because this will lead to having the interests of women ignored … Read more
This article offers a new twist on insight into the problem with rampant maternal/infant mortality rates in Kenya, Africa. While disease and lack of access to proper medical care contributes to these problems, the issue of access to clean water is often overlooked. The article cites that out of 160 hospitals in the country, around … Read more
Open the Gates! The idea that Islamic law in the Ottoman Empire remained static is a popular misconception. Complex situations arose that had not been addressed which required the application of Islamic doctrines. The so-called “gate of ijtihad” remained ajar long after the ninth century.[1] From the rulings of Islamic judges emerge two prominent … Read more
We have all obviously heard about the threat of Planned Parenthood losing its government funding. But just in case some might not know the many issues that are involved this article can help fill in the blanks. Jonathan Alter gives a great commentary about how this bill is not actually going to do what it … Read more
Last week I was talking to my mother who is a teaching assistant at a local elementary school back home. She started telling me about a group of fifth grade girls, about ten in all, who made a pact to not eat lunch at school because they were trying to diet. These girls, according to … Read more
This is a must read. We’ve been reading a lot about the Gender inequalities taking place around the world. This piece touches on this struggle by taking us a step deeper into the conflict; steps toward resolution. Women and men are taking to the streets all over the world to promote awareness. My only criticism … Read more
If you are hearing the news about increasing food prices, now is a good time to think about how women can be the solution rather than the problem, as the book Half the Sky claims: Bias Against Female Farmers Shrinks Food Harvests What do you think? Would global gender equality in agriculture potentially offset these intermittent … Read more
http://www.jstor.org/pss/4030704 “Trafficking and women’s human rights in a globalised world: An interview by Pamela Shifman” In revising my paper for class I came across this really interesting short interview that features four women who are fighting international trafficking in women. These women represent India, Nigeria, Italy, the Philippines and Belgium, giving a truly international perspective … Read more
“Marriage Act can SUCK IT!!” read the text message I received from a very dear friend of mine. My question mark response was followed by a reference to NPR’s All Things Considered with Michele Norris and Robert Siegel. I quickly shared my friend’s excitement when I read that Obama had declared the defense of Marriage … Read more