Articles related to "Gender Equality"
AIDS in the Middle East
What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?
aids • hiv • middle east • islam • north africa
What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?
aids • hiv • middle east • islam • north africa
Can Clinton Mean Gender Equality?
Voters can make history if either Democratic front runner is elected in 2008, but could Clinton's election to the White House finally mean true equality for women?
hillary clinton • democratic primary 2008 • women's equality • gender differences • political science
Voters can make history if either Democratic front runner is elected in 2008, but could Clinton's election to the White House finally mean true equality for women?
hillary clinton • democratic primary 2008 • women's equality • gender differences • political science
Gender Equality, Islam, and Virginity
Artificial Hymen Kits, Hymenoplasties and other attempts at "restoring" virginity are considered life-savers by some and repressive by others.
hymenoplasties • gigimo • virginity • islam • honor killings
Artificial Hymen Kits, Hymenoplasties and other attempts at "restoring" virginity are considered life-savers by some and repressive by others.
hymenoplasties • gigimo • virginity • islam • honor killings
In Praise of Cougars
Explore the popular image of the 'cougar' - older women who date younger men.
cougar • intergenerational dating • dating • women • men
Explore the popular image of the 'cougar' - older women who date younger men.
cougar • intergenerational dating • dating • women • men
More Men Convinced to Join Gender Equality Call
It must be the sign of times. More and more men are becoming gender sensitive. Many have become hands-on daddies, balancing their child-rearing and money-making tasks.
shared parenting • gender rights • gender equality and fairness • global race for gender equality • men opposed to violence against women
It must be the sign of times. More and more men are becoming gender sensitive. Many have become hands-on daddies, balancing their child-rearing and money-making tasks.
shared parenting • gender rights • gender equality and fairness • global race for gender equality • men opposed to violence against women
Sexy TV Dads
Sexy TV dads are nurturing, flexible, suportive, collaborative and intelligent. Could this indicate a paradigm shift in fatherhood?
gender equality • gender inequality • women • men • childcare
Sexy TV dads are nurturing, flexible, suportive, collaborative and intelligent. Could this indicate a paradigm shift in fatherhood?
gender equality • gender inequality • women • men • childcare
What is really needed?
Is lack of money the reason why women have abortions?
abortion-survey • women • finances • gender equality
Is lack of money the reason why women have abortions?
abortion-survey • women • finances • gender equality
Men Can Be Feminists
Not only is it possible for men to be feminists, it should be encouraged and supported.
men can be feminist • ways to support feminism • how to promote feminism • how to promote gender equality • ways to be feminist
Not only is it possible for men to be feminists, it should be encouraged and supported.
men can be feminist • ways to support feminism • how to promote feminism • how to promote gender equality • ways to be feminist
Campaign for Clean Water in Africa
Over 4,000 children die every day from water related diseases. Providing clean water is essential for fighting poverty, diseases, deaths and empowering women.
water related diseases • provide clean drinking water • margaret trudeau • poor in africa • children and poverty
Over 4,000 children die every day from water related diseases. Providing clean water is essential for fighting poverty, diseases, deaths and empowering women.
water related diseases • provide clean drinking water • margaret trudeau • poor in africa • children and poverty
Effects of Anti-Sexism Training in Schools
In an attempt to eliminate inequality between the sexes, some parents and teachers actively discourage traditional gender identification in young children.
anti-sexism awareness training • global gender gap report • gender gap • gender equality • gender inequality
In an attempt to eliminate inequality between the sexes, some parents and teachers actively discourage traditional gender identification in young children.
anti-sexism awareness training • global gender gap report • gender gap • gender equality • gender inequality
South Africa Turns a Corner
South Africa aims to cut new HIV infections by 50% by the year 2011.
south africa • aids • hiv • national strategic plan • radebe
South Africa aims to cut new HIV infections by 50% by the year 2011.
south africa • aids • hiv • national strategic plan • radebe
Stephen Lewis Rocks the House
Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.
stephen lewis • hiv • aids • free • vision
Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.
stephen lewis • hiv • aids • free • vision
The Women's Rights Movement
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
women's rights movement • freedom of women • female human rights activists • women's rights activists • women's equality
Can Discrimination be ever positive?
In this article, I have opened a debate in a sensitive topic with a view to arrive at a rational and just conclusion with your help. I have not made any final perspective for myself as yet and your opinion could help me sort out my ideas.
gender issue; male psyche • discrimination • gender equality; positive discrimination; cultural
In this article, I have opened a debate in a sensitive topic with a view to arrive at a rational and just conclusion with your help. I have not made any final perspective for myself as yet and your opinion could help me sort out my ideas.
gender issue; male psyche • discrimination • gender equality; positive discrimination; cultural
Mary McLeod Bethune
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
Micah Challenge
All 191 united nations member states have promised to adopt eight Millennium Goals to halve global poverty by the year 2015 as part of the Micah Challenge.
halve global poverty • millenium goals • wea • micah challenge • micah network
All 191 united nations member states have promised to adopt eight Millennium Goals to halve global poverty by the year 2015 as part of the Micah Challenge.
halve global poverty • millenium goals • wea • micah challenge • micah network
Study Finds Women Worse Off in Post-Sadaam Iraq
Though violence has decreased throughout the war-torn country, Oxfam International finds that Iraqi women's new role as family breadwinners leads to increased hardships.
iraq women • oxfam international • international womens day • decline of women’s status since pre-saddam iraq • women for women international
Though violence has decreased throughout the war-torn country, Oxfam International finds that Iraqi women's new role as family breadwinners leads to increased hardships.
iraq women • oxfam international • international womens day • decline of women’s status since pre-saddam iraq • women for women international
Support for Stay-at-Home Dads
The number of dads who stay at home to raise their children is rising, and many at-home dads are starting dad's groups for friendship and support.
stay-at-home dad • dad's groups • find other at-home dads • create a dad's group • dad friendly playgroups
The number of dads who stay at home to raise their children is rising, and many at-home dads are starting dad's groups for friendship and support.
stay-at-home dad • dad's groups • find other at-home dads • create a dad's group • dad friendly playgroups
Witchcraft Discrimination and Violence
How far have we come in practicing tolerance towards things we don't like or understand?
witchcraft abuse • fearful of witchcraft blames misfortune • witch trial torturous confession • south africa witches burned lynch mobs • refugee villages south africa 20th century
How far have we come in practicing tolerance towards things we don't like or understand?
witchcraft abuse • fearful of witchcraft blames misfortune • witch trial torturous confession • south africa witches burned lynch mobs • refugee villages south africa 20th century
Women's Rights in Wales
Today marks the 99th anniversary of International Women's Day. In Wales, a recent report suggests in some major areas gender equality may be moving back in time.
gender inequality wales • women members of parliament • women in media politics education health • international women's day wales • gaps between men and women wales
Today marks the 99th anniversary of International Women's Day. In Wales, a recent report suggests in some major areas gender equality may be moving back in time.
gender inequality wales • women members of parliament • women in media politics education health • international women's day wales • gaps between men and women wales
Misinterpreting Feminism
The women's rights' movement is often misunderstood as an angry protest towards men and the family. It is time to go back to the most basic principal of what feminism is.
feminism • gender equality • women's rights movement • women's freedom • restricted gender roles
The women's rights' movement is often misunderstood as an angry protest towards men and the family. It is time to go back to the most basic principal of what feminism is.
feminism • gender equality • women's rights movement • women's freedom • restricted gender roles
Defining Female Genital Cutting
Female genital cutting (FGC) resides within a highly controversial and complex terrain marked by diverse discourses, practices, experiences, and elimination efforts.
female genital cutting • types of female genital cutting • female genital cutting practices • female genital mutilation • female circumcision
Female genital cutting (FGC) resides within a highly controversial and complex terrain marked by diverse discourses, practices, experiences, and elimination efforts.
female genital cutting • types of female genital cutting • female genital cutting practices • female genital mutilation • female circumcision
Standing Up Against Poverty
People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty.
stand up against poverty • speak out • reduce child hunger • millennium development goals • education
People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty.
stand up against poverty • speak out • reduce child hunger • millennium development goals • education
Top 10 Gay Friendly Places to Live
While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights.
same-sex marriage • gay marriage • proposition 8 • civil unions • lgbt rights
While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights.
same-sex marriage • gay marriage • proposition 8 • civil unions • lgbt rights
Women and Climate Change
Climate change policies must consider gender issues and women's involvement for the advancement of world development.
women and climate change • women and environmental policies • women and global warming • women in poverty • gender and environment
Climate change policies must consider gender issues and women's involvement for the advancement of world development.
women and climate change • women and environmental policies • women and global warming • women in poverty • gender and environment
Eliminating Female Genital Cutting
Since the 1970s, international campaigns and conferences have addressed FGC. A variety of elimination efforts have been proposed, tested, and met with mixed results.
violence against women and fgm • human rights and female genital mutilation • cultural relativism and universalism and female ge • elimination strategies and female genital cutting • eradicating female genital mutilation
Since the 1970s, international campaigns and conferences have addressed FGC. A variety of elimination efforts have been proposed, tested, and met with mixed results.
violence against women and fgm • human rights and female genital mutilation • cultural relativism and universalism and female ge • elimination strategies and female genital cutting • eradicating female genital mutilation
Reasons for Female Genital Cutting
Western literature often portrays FGC as a static "tradition," yet FGC is a changing practice, existing in a wide-range of political, historical, and social contexts.
female genital cutting medical debates • harmful cultural practices and female genital muti • health risks and female genital mutilation • islam and female circumcision • female genital cutting and gender oppression
Western literature often portrays FGC as a static "tradition," yet FGC is a changing practice, existing in a wide-range of political, historical, and social contexts.
female genital cutting medical debates • harmful cultural practices and female genital muti • health risks and female genital mutilation • islam and female circumcision • female genital cutting and gender oppression
Like Sands Through the Hour Glass.......
On Thursday night, February 13, Tennessee State athletic director Teresa Phillips will become the first woman ever to coach a men's Division I basketball game. What a triumph for gender equality! Well, maybe not....
woman • coach • men's • gender • basketball
On Thursday night, February 13, Tennessee State athletic director Teresa Phillips will become the first woman ever to coach a men's Division I basketball game. What a triumph for gender equality! Well, maybe not....
woman • coach • men's • gender • basketball
Put Africa into a court-room !
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
africa • un • globalization • aid • development
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
africa • un • globalization • aid • development
Dual or Duel Parenting?
Why are women taking on so much of the workload inside and outside of the home? This article ponders new findings from Australia.
working mothers • working mums • mums and work • dual parents • working mothers and the household
Why are women taking on so much of the workload inside and outside of the home? This article ponders new findings from Australia.
working mothers • working mums • mums and work • dual parents • working mothers and the household
Execution, Afghanistan
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Prevention is the solution
Prevention must not be overlooked as the key component in stopping the spread of AIDS.
hiv • aids • treatment • prevention • global health
Prevention must not be overlooked as the key component in stopping the spread of AIDS.
hiv • aids • treatment • prevention • global health
Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing
Kenneth Branagh has produced a thoroughly enjoyable romp from a Shakespeare classic.
much ado about nothing • kenneth branagh • emma thompson • beatrice and benedick • shakespearean comedy
Kenneth Branagh has produced a thoroughly enjoyable romp from a Shakespeare classic.
much ado about nothing • kenneth branagh • emma thompson • beatrice and benedick • shakespearean comedy
Canadian Politics – Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.
liberal party canada • canada election 2008 liberal • stephane dion liberal election • stephane dion green shift • green shift carbon tax
The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.
liberal party canada • canada election 2008 liberal • stephane dion liberal election • stephane dion green shift • green shift carbon tax
Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
Guantanamo Bay Prison to Close Soon
The Guantanamo Bay prison houses those unprotected by the Geneva Conventions and detains alleged enemy combatants against the U.S.--The place is slated to fall.
guantanamo bay prison • gitmo • obama guantanamo closure • abu ghraib • human rights abuses
The Guantanamo Bay prison houses those unprotected by the Geneva Conventions and detains alleged enemy combatants against the U.S.--The place is slated to fall.
guantanamo bay prison • gitmo • obama guantanamo closure • abu ghraib • human rights abuses
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Montana Senate Bans Abortion
The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.
montana abortion ban • pro-choice montana • pro-life montana • anti-choice montana • personhood bill in montana
The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.
montana abortion ban • pro-choice montana • pro-life montana • anti-choice montana • personhood bill in montana
Myrna Kostash: In Search of the Next Canada
Author Myrna Kostash speaks to young Canadians and comes to conclusions about Canada's future in <I>The Next Canada</i>.
canadian literature • myrna kostash • canada • author
Author Myrna Kostash speaks to young Canadians and comes to conclusions about Canada's future in <I>The Next Canada</i>.
canadian literature • myrna kostash • canada • author
The Passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
When the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in 1920, American women won the right to vote. This was a hard-won victory.
nineteenth amendment • women's suffrage • seneca falls convention • elizabeth cady stanton • helen taft
When the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in 1920, American women won the right to vote. This was a hard-won victory.
nineteenth amendment • women's suffrage • seneca falls convention • elizabeth cady stanton • helen taft
Three Choices
Three books for your reading pleasure: a mature teen novel from Ishbel Moore; Andy Russell discusses The Life of a River; and Myrna Kostash has some intriguing comments about Canada's future.
myrna kostash • andy russell • ishbel moore • roussan • mcclelland and stewart
Three books for your reading pleasure: a mature teen novel from Ishbel Moore; Andy Russell discusses The Life of a River; and Myrna Kostash has some intriguing comments about Canada's future.
myrna kostash • andy russell • ishbel moore • roussan • mcclelland and stewart
TV Show Nip/Tuck on FX Network
A review of Nip/Tuck, a powerful drama on FX network
nip/tuck • nip/tuck on fx • dylan walsh • joely richardson • julian mcmahon
A review of Nip/Tuck, a powerful drama on FX network
nip/tuck • nip/tuck on fx • dylan walsh • joely richardson • julian mcmahon
Canada's Foreign Policy Gets a Harder Edge
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
Classic Picture Book Series
Children love to read books that come in series. These classic authors have created sequential tales featuring a host of memorable animal characters.
children's books five to eight year olds • stories about skunks toads hippos frogs • picture books • books in series • tales about animals
Children love to read books that come in series. These classic authors have created sequential tales featuring a host of memorable animal characters.
children's books five to eight year olds • stories about skunks toads hippos frogs • picture books • books in series • tales about animals
Educating Girls in the Developing World
Universal education for girls is becoming the most viable and effective solution for gender equality , economic independence and growth in the developing world.
girl power • educating girls in the developing world • child marriages and gender traps • education • infant mortality and economic independence
Universal education for girls is becoming the most viable and effective solution for gender equality , economic independence and growth in the developing world.
girl power • educating girls in the developing world • child marriages and gender traps • education • infant mortality and economic independence
Esther Lovejoy and Oregon Women's Rights 1912
Esther Pohl Lovejoy's quest for Oregon women's rights in 1912 engaged men and women through the Everybody's Equal Suffrage League, mass advertising and public relations.
esther lovejoy • oregon women's rights 1912 • advertising campaign • abigail scott duniway • everybody's equal suffrage league
Esther Pohl Lovejoy's quest for Oregon women's rights in 1912 engaged men and women through the Everybody's Equal Suffrage League, mass advertising and public relations.
esther lovejoy • oregon women's rights 1912 • advertising campaign • abigail scott duniway • everybody's equal suffrage league
Growing LGBT Movement Against Proposition 8
The passage of California's Prop 8, eliminating same-sex marriage in the state, has prompted organized protests from LGBT communities in many U.S. cities.
california's proposition 8 • gay protests against prop 8 • rally for same-sex marriage • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • mormons help pass prop 8
The passage of California's Prop 8, eliminating same-sex marriage in the state, has prompted organized protests from LGBT communities in many U.S. cities.
california's proposition 8 • gay protests against prop 8 • rally for same-sex marriage • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • mormons help pass prop 8
It's All Around Town
Have you ever wanted to know everything about everyone around you? Then small-town life may be for you!
gossip • scrutiny • humor • people •
Have you ever wanted to know everything about everyone around you? Then small-town life may be for you!
gossip • scrutiny • humor • people •
Millennium Development Goals Slipping Away
Nine years after commitments to cure the problems of Third World poverty, the global community has made disappointing progress.
third world poverty • development aid • millennium development goals • reducing poverty • extreme poverty
Nine years after commitments to cure the problems of Third World poverty, the global community has made disappointing progress.
third world poverty • development aid • millennium development goals • reducing poverty • extreme poverty
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