gender roles
A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.
When Are Black Africans Who Complain About Colonialism Going to Stop Shaving Their Daughters Bald, Then Buying Fake Hair?
Monday, 1 January 2024 By: TB Obwoge Some people actually believe that Black African women, can't grow their hair, they honestly believe that it's in their DNA to not grow hair our their heads. I know so many Africans that would be angry about this, however people outside of a African countries wonder why Black African women and girls often have very short hair cuts.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
The Confidence Gap
Could you land a plane if the pilot became incapacitated? Could you correctly use the Heimlich maneuver if someone at your table was choking? Could you give CPR if one of your friends, coworkers, or family members suddenly went into cardiac arrest? A recent study found that men were far more confident than women in their abilities - even if they lacked them - to do such critical tasks. We explore this “confidence gap” and how it translates into challenges - and opportunities - to build self-reliance in women, from school to career.
By David Wyld2 years ago in Viva
Thomas Sankara's 1987 Women's Day Speech Was Revolutionary Even For Today's World & Parts of Africa Will Never Implement His Ideas
Friday, 22 December 2023 By: TB Obwoge I wish that African countries would take me up on my challenge, Rwanda and Namibia are leading the way in gender equality, with Botswana making strides.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
Best foods for breastfeeding mothers
The greatest title in the world is the title of mother. It is because of the pain you bear to hurt a child, turning your blood into milk and giving it to the baby, and trying to raise the child to be useful to society in the future. You need to eat right during the very special period of your blood sugar, right? It is very normal for your body to go through various changes after childbirth. Many mothers experience their bodies getting a little bigger. So you might be wondering how to get a slim body again.
By Emma Allison2 years ago in Viva
What Is A Woman?. Top Story - December 2023.
When I see videos like the one below with Charlie Kirk persistently asking college students one question, "What is a woman?" and students stumbling to answer or seemingly not able to give him an answer that would satisfy his inquisitive mind, as a teacher I'm baffled.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Viva
Is Personal Agency Only for the Young?. Top Story - December 2023.
I am angry. This week I was Threading through Threads and came across a post from a woman that said, among other things: "How can I make my mother stop coloring her hair and just go grey? She's 62 and not fooling anyone; she and her friends are old and it's time that she acts her age."
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Viva
WHY FEMINISM IS BAD?
First part Amelia and Abigail, old friends with differing views on feminism, found themselves engrossed in a spirited debate within the cozy confines of a local coffee shop. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air as they settled into plush armchairs, each armed with their convictions.
By Salman siddique2 years ago in Viva
Viral Video of Namibian Cop Beating Pregnant Girlfriend Men's Comments Just As Disgusting His Reason Has Been Revealed . Content Warning.
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 By: TB Obwoge While reading the early morning news in several African countries, I came upon the Namibia news. It was a post of a video that had gone viral, people were shown a man who was identified as a police officer.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
