Arranged Marriage, Name Change and Feminism – Story of a Small-Town Girl
Telephone conversation between two arrange marriage prospects: Guy: So, feminist han? I don’t understand what is the problem of feminazis like you? Why can’t you obey a simple tradition? Not only in India, but in most of the countries, women take their husband’s surname after marriage. Children get their father’s surname. That’s how…
Silencing of Women Around the Globe
The ever growing momentum behind feminist movements has encouraged women to speak up and demand for equal rights. This progress should not go unrecognised, as women are beginning to receive more opportunities, respect, protection and empowerment. However, one ongoing oppressive tendency includes the silencing of women. I believe that the endless silencing of women can…
Recognizing The Differences Between Refugee Women and Men
Although UNHCR states that refugees are among some of the most vulnerable people in the world, the difference between the experience of refugee women and refugee men cannot be dismissed. We must start to understand the differences so we can improve the already difficult experience for refugee women. The United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees…
Domestic Work is An Obstacle for Women When Discussing Matrimonial Property
Domestic work has become a phenomenon to study in the area of gender and all of its complexities.There are plenty of resources and research into the way in which families all over the world share the responsibility of domestic work. However, one thing that has become clear, is that domestic work is often regarded as the…
Gender Inequality in Sweden : A Personal Narrative
Being the heart of Scandinavia, a region highly praised for its equality and high standards of human rights, gender inequality is often an issue overlooked. Granted, the situation of gender inequality may seem “trivial” compared to what’s happening in other parts of the world. But, inequality is inequality. It hinders how women progress at work and…
Systemic Gender Discrimination Across the World
Women in many parts of the world still have very little or no choices on their own lives and are victims of systemic gender discrimination. Historically, no country in the world had similar rights and laws for men and women. Women had to fight for equal rights and access in every aspect of life – starting…
