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Russia: doubling the labor of modern women
Written by Masha Egupova
Only once a year do all the major news sources, magazines and TV programs talk about women. On March 8, many Russian women will be excused from household duties. This day men storm flower stores and buy other presents for their ladies. It’s very unfortunate that people discuss the […]
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Egypt’s Patriotic Women: The Example of Shahenda Maklad
Written by Fady Salah
Future Challenges interviews elderly feminist and labor activist Shahenda Maklad
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A Mysterious Coup
Written by The Oxonian Globalist
The Maldives’ Former President is Not About to Go Quietly In the European mind, the Maldives is a tranquil island paradise of exotic settlements and sun-kissed beaches. In February 2012, the archipelago’s president was Mohamed Nasheed, 44, a charismatic man admired by environmental campaigners for his impassioned calls to reduce […]
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Who is actually the weaker sex?
Written by Daniel Vekony
When celebrating the so-called “weaker sex” on women’s day, one should also think about those questions that are surfacing with the changing role of women in society. As the example of some Hungarian women shows, empowerment can bring up some important issues that society needs to address. Hungary is not […]
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Intelectual y madre: ¿discriminación en la academia?
Written by oscarguarin
Abstract: A few days ago, in an academic meeting, I was surprised to hear from a renowned anthropologist woman that she had rejected a postdoctoral candidate. The reason? The candidate had two children. What prevents a woman with children participating from academia?, I asked myself. That the academic world is […]
