My first marriage ended in divorce, and afterwards, I was on food stamps, I had a state-funded medical card that gave me and my son access to medical care, and I was living in public housing. Today, I have advanced education, a wonderful family and a career I enjoy. If this were the usual heartwarming, […]
Feminism Claims to Represent All Women. So Why Does It Ignore So Many of Them? Read More »
The word empowerment is usually associated with women. Men have vital information to share on women’s empowerment and play a vital role in women’s sense of empowerment. A husband can make a big difference in encouraging or limiting women’s empowerment (Schuler, Islam & Rottach 2010: 12). Yet, men are rarely interviewed in women’s empowerment studies (O’Hara &
Has Empowerment Become Gendered – The Role Of Men? Read More »
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, gaining independence on July 9th 2011 after decades of civil war. The main ethnic groups are Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Murle and Shilluk and official languages are English and Arabic, however, the country is home to more than 60 ethnic groups and 80 indigenous languages. Christianity is the main
Gender in South Sudan, “Dilemma and Hope\” Read More »
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, gaining independence on July 9th 2011 after decades of civil war. The main ethnic groups are Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Murle and Shilluk and official languages are English and Arabic, however, the country is home to more than 60 ethnic groups and 80 indigenous languages. Christianity is the main
Gender in South Sudan, “Dilemma and Hope\” Read More »
Women, young girls and children account for the vast majority of those adversely affected by conflict. Gender-Based Violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, are commonly used as weapons of war in situations of armed conflict. Moreover, women are forced to flee their homes and seek protection for their children during conflict. They
Op-Ed: Women, Peace and Security – Redefining the Agenda for Conflict Prevention Read More »
