Women in Protest in South Africa – A Feminist Struggle Continually Dominated by Women
Existence as a woman in a country with one of the highest rates of GBV in the world, means black women in South Africa have little choice but to be feminists.
Read MoreTradwives: Nostalgia’s New Political Power
A tradwife is a woman who adheres to traditional gender roles and marriages, often as a homemaker. The tradwife lifestyle is often associated with conservative or alt-right political values. Some say that the tradwife trend is a risky throwback, and that it can lead to learned helplessness for both men and women.
Read MoreThe South African Constitution Requires Men to be Feminist?
The promises of activists, constitutions, and legislature have continued to fall short of guaranteeing true gender equality in South Africa. Thus, whilst the Constitution expects male citizens to be feminists, South Africa has come to serve as a painful reminder of the limits of Constitutional reform.
Read MoreThe Silent Erosion of Afghan Women's Rights
The severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women and the international community's inadequate response to this ongoing crisis is explored, while the measures introduced by the Taliban, the global reaction and the resistance of Afghan women despite these challenges are brought to light.
Read MoreUnder the Surface: The Hidden Reality of Rape in Japan, Part 2
The previous article analyzed the situation inherent in rape in Japan through legislative shortcomings, and offered an in-depth reading of national statistics, and the example offered by Itō Shiori's Black Box. This sequel investigates the role of Japan's porn industry in more detail.
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