Many years ago society was looked upon much
differently. In a normal household the boys and men would be outside working
and providing for the family, while the woman and girls would be inside cooking
and keeping the house clean. Life is much different now. It is not uncommon to
see the man stay home and take care of the house and kids, while the woman
works and provides for the family. Kids are not given much responsibility other
than to go to school and do simple chores. Inequality is a thing of the past.
Or is it? Do we take advantage here in the U.S. of the simple things like being
able to go to school and get an education?
The right to a free primary and secondary education
is a human right, but it seems in some countries around the world this human
right is non-existent. For example in Pakistan thirty-two million girls do not
go to school. In this country the men believe that girls don’t need an
education for their role in society. Those who try to go to school may be a
victim of violent crimes committed towards them. A recent case is that of
Malala Yousafzai, a fifteen year old girl from Pakistan who was shot in the
head for protesting her belief of a girl’s right to an education.
This situation needs to be fixed. Educational rights
should not be determined on if you’re male or female. These girls who just want
an education should not have to fear for their life to get what it their human
right to get.
http://www.northeastern.edu/news/2012/11/walters/
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/28/opinion/gordon-brown-girls-education/index.html?iref=allsearch
Kristen I fully agree with you. Women and girls should not be deprived of education and freedom of speech. It is their God given right to life freely without limitation and boundaries. It is sad that women in Pakistan cannot be educated. I cannot imagine how these women and young girls feel; especially since they are aware of other countries that educate females. What happened to Malala Yousafzai is a complete atrocity. I cannot believe a young girl was shot for simply sharing her opinions on education. Something must be done to stop this unfair abuse.
ReplyDeleteKristen, you are on the money with this blog posting. The other day on the news they were actually talking about this same exact issue. We are starting to see fewer women at home taking care of their children and more men at the home front. Women are becoming the bread winners of their families and it is becoming more common each and everyday. Honestly, I think in someway it actually ties into the raising divorce rate and also to all the single women out there. This is because women are finding that they had to work and be the sole provider for their child, and other women starting catching on after the fact!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I think it is sexist that women and young girls are not allowed to have the same rights as men. Women can do the same jobs as men and work just as hard. It isn't fair at all to not give them the choice to chose an education. Desperately, I wish that every state or country had the same rights as we currently do. The fact that a young girl was shot in the head is just gruesome and absoutely terrifying. It makes living in the United States not look so bad afterall!
I chose the same topic as you so it was really cool to read another person's perspective on the topic. I like the angle you've made with your argument and your approach to introduce it.
ReplyDeleteYour argument is clear and concise and you have good information to support it.
I chose my focus on education, or the lack there of, in South Africa. I like that your argument is about fairness in gender education. I think it's a huge issue that is very over looked mainly because it's a problem that isn't right in front of us. I think it's sad that there are girls in the world who are not allowed to pursue an education just because they are female.
What a great start to your blog! The post obtained a nice balance of statistical facts, pathos appeals, and your own personal opinion. I agree with your stated argument, women should not be deprived of education. For your future blogs, I would like to see you pursue information on WHY they should be allowed more freedom--other than that it is a given human right. What would change in our country and worldwide if ALL women were granted full freedom to education? Best of luck.
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ReplyDeleteWomen are always looked at as second class citizens. I believe that it started with the translation of the bible and religious purposes. As religion ripped away woman’s rights more and more woman became second class citizens. Women just received the right to vote in 1920 (19th Amendment) , less than 100 years ago. To this day woman are still under paid, and looked over when applying for employment positions. Just as slavery for African Americans, women have a long way to go and many civil rights to fight for in many countries to become equal to men.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_suffrage_in_the_United_States
Your post was such an enjoyable read! I find middle eastern cultures to be so interesting and I'm always open to learning more about them. I'm glad you brought up Malala Yousafzai, she is a perfect representation of what females have to fear and deal with in Pakistan, specifically when it comes to education. Although the literacy rate of Pakistani women have increased, it's still incredibly low, and this isn't because they are dumb, it's because they weren't even given the opportunity. Malala spoke out on this through blogs and is part of what lead to the shooting. I think it's important and really great that you're spreading similar thoughts and shared ideas with Malala to all of us. It's a very interesting topic and more than just about female rights but also about human rights in general, and is what makes this topic such an interesting one.
ReplyDeleteHi kristin, I am also on your side for giving females the right to education. Women are hardworking people and in most cases, and an educated woman contributes hugely to their family in all aspects of the spectrum, be it financially or the up bringing of the children. I personally believe every girl should get an education and it is up to them when they grow up to be women and married to decide if they want to be stay-at-home-mom or have a career.
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ReplyDeleteFrom the moment of birth, girls are accustomed to play a certain role in society. Each country handles those roles based on ancestral beliefs about man and woman. All around the world, though, there exists discrimination against women; not just in education, but in all of life’s issues. In the Mexican society, parents always think of the male members of the family because are they supposed to grow up, get married, and provide for their own family. Female family members are often looked upon as less worthy, which leads to them having fewer opportunities.
According to those beliefs, women need to stay at home and learn the role of house maker so that they are ready for marriage. This job is more important than going to school and preparing themselves for an independent future. Because Mexican society is very traditional, the role of woman in the family structure is very strict. However, in the last 20 years, Mexican women have begun to fight for their education rights. They want to get involved in the labor field. Although, it is not easy for them to be a house wife, with all its roles and duties, as well as obtain an education, Mexican women have moved toward obtaining an education despite the obstacles