Living in Boston. Aah! Well that experience evokes a few sighs and musings in me. I lived and worked in Boston/Cambridge for a couple of months last year, and have to say they were among the most stimulating and eye-opening of my life. A fabulous public transport system, restaurants...
Xem thêmPresently a woman’s role has opened up to new dimensions in modern civilization. Women can be career women, students, scientists and politicians. Women may also maintain to be mothers, daughters and friends. It is not just the educational aspects that make a woman succeed. Women are strong and resilient...
Xem thêmGeography of Female Genital Mutilation: The prevalence of FGM greatly varies among countries of the world. The procedure is currently practiced in about 28 African nations, some Middle Eastern countries, among a few minority groups in Asia and areas that immigrant communities reside. Frequency rates tend to fluctuate widely....
Xem thêmThe status of women before Islam can be viewed through this tale. A companion of the prophet Mohammad(PBUH) was sat with him one day and the prophet Mohammad (PBUH) asked what is the one thing that you have done in your life for which you think you may not...
Xem thêmSexism TodayA Speech on the intersection of Sexism, Racism, and Homophobia Sexism is an important issue in both the world in general and America more specifically today. Sexism is closely connected to racism, classism, and homophobia. But sexism is perpetuated against the largest population, a little over 50 percent...
Xem thêmIt seems inherent to the age-old issue of feminism that a woman is either beautiful and stupid, or homely and smart. Beauty does not quantify intelligence. In fact, one has nothing to do with the other. So then, why must the argument of sex and beauty automatically be correlated...
Xem thêmHistory of Female Genital Mutilation: The practice of female genital mutilation/circumcision has dated back to ancient times. Female circumcision has existed for over 4,000-5,000 years originating in a period predating God’s covenant with Abraham to circumcise his people. The practice began in Egypt and was frequently performed by the...
Xem thêmDaring Women There are many remarkable women from our past and present that were willing to take risks and become true pioneers.My list of “Daring Women” were able to transcend their fearlessness to others, and make a profound statement in history. Here’s my list of Daring Women: Eleanor Roosevelt...
Xem thêmAs I sit here in my cubicle, surrounded by the sounds of ringing telephones and clattering keyboards it hits me like a Mack truck. As much as I complain about my job, as much as I say that I would rather be somewhere else, there was a time when...
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