Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes Oxford Dictionary The first waves of feminism commenced during 19th and early 20th century campaigning for women’s voting rights. The consequent liberation movement and the most recent Me Too Movement have established that to be a feminist is to …
Why gender matters in climate change adaptation
Women are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to gender inequalities and traditional gender roles. Women’s Health East According to Merriam Webster, climate change is referred to as the significant and long-lasting change in Earth’s climate and weather patterns. This phenomenon gives an impression of having an equally disastrous impact on all …
How to balance Career Progression and Motherhood
My message is simple: we need a 21st century mentality for women’s economic participation. We need to flush away the flotsam of ingrained gender inequality Christine Lagarde Society places more responsibility on the mother’s shoulders in the upbringing of a child. Despite an upward trend in women seeking higher education, jobs and financial independence most of …
Safe Sex Practices – A Sex Education Guide for Teenagers
Talks concerning sex and sexuality are considered to be Taboo in some parts of India even in the 21st century. According to an article in Psychology today peer pressure and lack of sex education leads to unhealthy sex practices. Most of the teens feel the pressure to have sex before they are ready. After years …