http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/world/asia/03shelter.html?_r=1&hp
NY Times : Idea of Afghan's Women's Rights Taking Hold
As I was reading this article, I could not help but compare the stark similarities between Afghani women and Bangladeshi women. Granted, Bangladeshi females fare better now with the recognition of their inherent rights and identities, however, I am sure that in many rural locations the law of men still impose.
About Me
- Tisa
- My experiences and my thoughts as I navigate through the channels attempting to fairly balance societal and cultural expectations with my own emancipation.
2 comments:
hi tisa!! really enjoying your writing. thanks for these thought provoking messages.
i have a question for you. have you got a couple of positive role models or mentors?
while there are many women i love, family mostly, i don't feel like i've got women whom i can call role models. none of them are doing the exact things i want to do, there's no one i can say, oooh, i want to be her in ten years, let me follow her path. without positive role models, i think we have a much harder time chalking out a life action plan.
what are your thoughts on the matter? can you suggest some dazzling divas for me to look up to?
thanks!
You're right Shaz, there aren't many role models who we can look up to in our fields. I remember discussing this issue with a college professor once. And her theory for the existence of the void was that successful females were so busy paving the way that they didnt have time to mentor the younger generations. Whether her theory is right or not, I totally agree that the dearth of role models is truely disastrous. However, I feel if successful and talented females like you and others were available to mentor the younger female generations then we will be filling the vacuum. Furthermore, we will be setting an example indicating that females NEED to mentor those youngsters who are just starting out in their lives. Personally, my role models mirror stong, successful, and positive women such as you.
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