Here’s an interesting piece from NPR host Michel Martin. Using the example of a letter of complaint recently received from a listener, she briefly addresses a problem many women still struggle with on a daily basis: The idea that what men say, think, do or find interesting in is inherently interesting to everyone, while what … Read more
There have been many changes in the Egyptian street along with the revolution; however, there was one change that occurred as soon as the revolution started, and that is the decrease of sexual harassment in public gatherings (e.g. through groping of course). Sarah Ismail-a protester-explains how in protests, demonstrations, and similar gatherings, women had to … Read more
There are an estimated 2 million widows in Afghanistan because of war that ends up killing their husbands. Women are also widowed because of low life expectancy and early marriage that leave women widowed in their 20s and 30s. When women in Afghanistan who become widows do not come out into public spaces, so a … Read more
http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/02/26/022611-opinions-column-parents-valenti-1-2/ Feminist author Jessica Valenti discusses how the American woman is still being subjected to a unequal division of labor in the home – after the birth of a child. She cites how in recent years, American couples are increasingly marrying for “love” as opposed to “traditional reasons” and may have egalitarian marriages, until they … Read more
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail–rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail-116801578.html In Manitoba, Canada recently, a convicted rapist was brought to court again for raping a young woman. He was let off with only a curfew and a letter of apology because the girl was wearing a tube top, high heels, makeup, and had been drinking. The judge said the man acted in an inconsiderate … Read more
Hey everyone, I’ve heard several positions from the religious community regarding opposition to gay marriage. I’ve heard that “marriage is supposed to be between a man and a women,” “God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,” “it’s just unnatural,” etc. However, I haven’t really heard much secular arguments on the issue, and I … Read more
In Nigeria women are usually the strongest political supporters during campaigns, but when women try to run for a political office they do not gain support. When women decide to run for political positions they are viewed as less feminine, because political positions in Nigeria are a man’s domain. Ms. Saraki is running for political … Read more
Abortion Rights for Prisoners Historical Background – – key cases –Griswold v. Connecticut – – 381 US 479 (1965) Invalidated a law prohibiting contraception by married couples –Eisenstadt v. Baird – – 405 US 438 (1972) Extended right to use contraception to unmarried people –Right to privacy is not a marital right –Equal protection of … Read more
The UN Commission on the Status of Women’s annual session kicked off today with opening remarks that address the necessity of educating women and girls as a tool of economic and personal empowerment. This is a recurrent theme throughout the literature regarding women’s issues worldwide, and I look forward to seeing what progress is made … Read more
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/world/asia/22iht-women22.html?pagewanted=1&%2359;s%20rights&%2339&_r=1&sq=women&st=cse&scp=1 This particular article explains that Hong Kong is one of the most westernized cities in Asia, but women, despite being well represented at the university level and in civil service, are conspicuously missing in the top tiers of business and politics, which hold both the most decision-making power and pay. According to a study … Read more