Gender Inequality |
“In the nineteenth century, the central moral challenge was slavery. In the twentieth century, it was the battle against totalitarianism. We believe that in this century the paramount moral challenge will be the struggle for gender equality around the world.” -Nicholas Kristof |
It is crazy to think that inequality exists between men and women based solely on their gender, but it does, and it exists everywhere. While it does take many different shapes, from gender-specific language all the way to female genital mutilation, it is a huge problem in today's world.
Below you will find multiple works regarding gender inequality and how this problem is being dealt with around the world. Happy reading!
Below you will find multiple works regarding gender inequality and how this problem is being dealt with around the world. Happy reading!
The Reality of Gender InequalityBy Dani Wickingson
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide is a documentary inspired by a book of the same name written by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Hosted by Kristof, a seasoned journalist and activist, as well as several celebrities, this documentary is an illustration of the struggle for equality that millions of women face around the globe, as well as an effective method to encourage others to join the movement. The creators of this well-organized, expository documentary travel to countries where inequalities towards women are most severe and present the facts through numerous interviews with affected women. In a mere four hours, Half the Sky proves itself as a powerful and accurate demonstration of the global inequalities that... Continue Reading |
I am MalalaBy Dani Wickingson
In the back row of the bus sat the unsuspecting victim of the senseless and disturbing attack that was about to play out. Worn benches lined the rickety vehicle where bits of insulation protruded through the holes that littered the seats. Thin bars of cheap metal were bolted over the windows, as if the flimsy barriers might provide protection in the case of an accident. Dirt caked the floor and found its way into the secluded corners of the vehicle. The bus looked as if it should be rotting away in a junkyard, but it somehow still brought girls to and from their school in the... Continue Reading |