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Opportunities for women to receive an education in Islamic countries have risen. The Taliban and other radical Islamic groups have become slightly more tolerant in the aspect of women’s education. Slowly, women are coming out of hiding, and they are openly seeking education. The schools are rundown and hidden from sight but manage to provide a safe place for education. Due to the opportunities arising, Islamic women are becoming braver and more independent. Education for Islamic women is now a reality

Debunking the Arguments Against Women in Combat There are many who would argue that allowing women, who are physically unprepared, to fight in combat would affect the cohesiveness and combat readiness of the units in which they serve. Government officials and military personnel are a just a few of the leaders behind this opposing argument. When asked about women in ground combat, President Bush summed up his position in four words, “No women in combat” (Curl and Scarborough A01). He supported

between the earning of men and women (Victoria, 2006). The European Union defines the Gender Pay gap as the difference between men and women’s hourly earnings (OECD, 2012). The difference may be measured on hourly, weekly, monthly, or yearly earning. The difference is expressed as a percentage of the men’s earning. However, the difference varies from one industry to another, from one country to another and from one age group to another. On average, men earn higher than women do across different sectors

The Women behind the Veil In a patriarchal society were the father or the man of the household decides for the family, women are quite often forced into prescribed gender roles. This is true for the women in Iran’s contemporary culture. For this purpose, the veil, which is worn by Iran women, is often identified as a symbol of obedience, respect or modesty which is otherwise an example of an oppressed patriarchal society. Author Marjane Satrapi’s novel Persepolis, exposes the regime behind this

herself as a muslim woman to shed light on her religion and to explain the distinction amongst Islam and western culture. According to Syre, the poem inscribed upon her face narrates the belief of many Iranian Muslim women in Islam. It is their believe that as per Islam, all men and women are equal, and the Chador that covers the woman body from head to feets, leaving her face naked prevents woman from becoming a sexual

Handmade Hammock Chillout Chair FEATURES The Hammock Chillout Chair is a luxuriously comfortable hanging chair, designed to be the ultimate in relaxation. It is made from 100% soft, eco-friendly material and every chair is handcrafted. The wooden crossbar is hand sourced from the wild native beaches of the Baltic Sea and the chair itself is crafted in Latvia. There is a fold-out leg support which allows you to lift off the ground and stretch out your legs. The chair is 24.6 inches wide and 27

The song “Uncomfortable” by Andy Mineo is a Christian rap song that crosses many lines. Andy Mineo has been a part of the Unashamed Christian rap movement since 2011; he has released two albums previously and recently released his latest album, Uncomfortable. His inspiration for his latest album is the quote, “Good art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed,” (Billboard.com). The newest album has a completely different sound than his other albums. In fact, every one of his

Can Education Dehumanize Women? Providing equal education to men and women can only be useful if the society they live in view them as equals. If society’s perspective of women dehumanizes them, than they are the slaves of their community. In the book, “A Vindication of the Rights of Women”, Mary Wollstonecraft explores how “much cannot be expected from education” if society isn’t constituted differently. Since societies standards causes women to be tricked into believing they are contributing members

In Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming, Jackie finds a sense of comfort in Greenville, South Carolina, which is her first long time home and where she spends most of her pivotal growing years; for me my first long time home was on Guido street in Oakland, California, this is where I felt the comfortable to grow and learn freely. Greenville, South Carolina gives Jackie the feeling of comfort, safety and protection from the harsh outside world. On a cold winter night Jackie is sitting on her

I am currently 16 years old and will be graduating a year early as a junior. I began working at age fourteen during the summer. Every year after fourteen to the age sixteen I worked with different programs in the summer to earn money. A month after I turned 16 I got a job at Beacon Hills. I still currently work there, and I am known as one of the hardest workers there. I try to be optimistic in every possible scenario. I am the type of person who doesn’t give up based on a few attempts, I continue