Taking a phrase uttered by the actress Emma Thompson in a recent interview, today I shall make an attempt at looking into the ‘crisis of masculinities’ in eastern societies, how it stimulates and incites gender based violence including honor killing, Vani, Karo Kari etc., and its impact on gender, families and communities. About two weeks...
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Honorable Crimes
The concept of honor has always been identified with gender, specifically speaking the female gender. The term itself connotes a multitude of social concepts, deeply entrenched patriarchal mindset as well as politico-economic ideals; which can be anything from being negative, positive, chivalrous as well as stereotypical. In the 20th and 21st centuries, with shifting socio-economic...
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RESEARCH: Community Education, Feminist Literacy and Consciousness Raising
Pedagogy is an important part of education, for it is the art of teaching. It helps guide the student on best teaching methods and how to raise consciousness. Learning, teaching and development is underpinned by cultural, social and political values that we have. The sharing of ideas is an important element of education. Ongoing research...
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On gender-based violence against women with disabilities
It is the basic human right of every person to live a life free of harm, harassment and abuse. It is a right that should be ensured by the State and is one already enshrined in international law. Women are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to gender-based violence (GBV) with figures...
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CP 2016 presents an enterprising Pakistan
November 6th, 2016, Karachi, Pakistan: Highlighting artisanal talent in Pakistan with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, Destiny Enterprises, Merayi.com and Wajood Media launch the groundbreaking Colors of Pakistan (CP2016) event in the southern, cosmopolitan city of Karachi. Celebrating the spirit of Pakistan and showcasing everything that makes the country beautiful, the event is poised to...
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The fascinating world of Caroline Kennedy
It was at the height of the Philippine presidential elections campaign that I became familiar with Miss Caroline Kennedy; NOT the Caroline Kennedy, daughter of JFK and Jackie O., but Caroline Kennedy journalist, radio producer, actor, director, TV presenter, professional traveler, author, intrepid NGO worker, Obama campaigner, and mother, among other things. A lot of...
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Superwomen of Pakistani Sports
The increasing awareness about female empowerment and how it positively affects society has led to an upsurge of womens participation in every walk of life. From STEM fields to politics, women have made their mark; showcasing a track record of brilliance and success. One such area is sports! A field generally dominated by men especially...
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Cultures of Care: On Media and Gender
This is the last article of Ananke’s special series on Care Economy. Click to read the first and second articles. While the realm of fiction has been a playing field for feminist writers such as the Sub-continents Quratulain Haider, Ismat Chugtai, Kamla Das and renowned Arab author Nawal el Saadawi, media has ironically played a...
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Cultures of Care: On Gender And Autonomy
This is the second article in the three part series on Care Economy. Click to read the first article. Gender has played a galvanizing role in the division of labor from time immemorial. From agrarian communities to modern age societies, economic development has formed its base by leveraging women as tools of production. Remarkable agents...
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Cultures of Care: Morality and Gender
This article is the first of three articles on Care Economy and its critical role in development. From time immemorial, care work has been considered a female prerogative. Stemming from a patriarchal mindset, care-giving responsibilities to the young and old alike are presumed to be mainly a womans job. All across the world, women spend...