gender roles
A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.
Mompreneur Madness
Picture this: A frazzled mother of two, knee-deep in diapers and spilled apple juice, suddenly gets hit by a bolt of entrepreneurial lightning. This is the laugh-out-loud story of how I, a sleep-deprived mom determined to conquer the chaos, decided to become a business maven and show my little ones that dreams come true – even if they're wearing mismatched socks.
By Trine Hauge Schreiber2 years ago in Viva
Sacrificial Lamb
SACRIFICIAL LAMB The late afternoon sun worked its way through the filthy attic window and drifted lazily down onto the stack of boxes that loomed in front of me, silently challenging me to get to work. One more chore to check off on the never-ending list. The funeral arrangements, check, flowers, check, notified family, friends...I didn't know my mother's friends and hadn't been about to search her cluttered desk for an address book. That would be too organized for my mother. She likely kept phone numbers on bits of paper, scattered amongst other bits of paper. My sister, Carole, wasn't inclined to search either, so we'd put a notice in the paper, check. Met with the lawyer about her will, check, canceled credit cards, check, and bank accounts, check. Every one item spawned two more, it seemed. And now we were faced with her house; a lifetime of stuff we'd have to pick through and decide what was garbage and what not, check.
By Selaine Henriksen2 years ago in Viva
Ghana's LOUDLY Silent Femicide, Suicide & Rape As Gender Minister's Continue Their Silence; Culture Is Killing Women! . Content Warning.
Friday, 5 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge I can't write somedays, through tears as I continue to watch the news of new cases of suicide, femicide and rape in Ghana. Just a few days ago a young woman was found hanging in her university hostel, news claims were that she had completed suicide by hanging herself.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
In The Gambia Your Vagina Doesn't Belong To You According To "Culture", Islam & Iman Fatty . Content Warning.
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge West Africa is trying desperately to remain the worst area in Africa for women, sinking into the worst in the entire world. Religion and culture will kill Africans, as parents, religious leaders of government insist on the most outdated mentalities, practices and abuses all in the name of culture & religion.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
Nigerians Comments About Sasha Obama Shows Why Nigeria Is One Of The Worst Countries To Be Born A Woman . Content Warning.
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge Let me get into the issue of why Sasha Obama was trending on Twitter, these are the photos of her making their way around social media. See below:
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
Brick In The Face Liar Woman, Cannot Lie On The Statistics Of Men Killing, Raping & Beating Millions of Women . Content Warning.
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge As I type a song is playing on my phone, the lyrics being repeated, "You love me or my Benz?" Rap song where a man is claiming a women is only with him for money, when women have often historically financially supported men in many ways and you rarely hear songs about women financially supporting men, then claiming them as gold diggers.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
**Exploring the Cosmos of Imagination: Top 5 Science Fiction Books** . Content Warning.
Science fiction, often regarded as the genre of boundless imagination, has the power to transport readers to worlds beyond our own, where technology, space, and the human spirit collide in fascinating and often mind-bending ways. In this article, we embark on an interstellar journey through the Top 5 science fiction books that have enthralled readers and expanded our understanding of the universe.
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Viva
Gender and Clothing
When I was little, I used to wear a dress made of the softest hues of blue and green. It splashed around me as I twirled in rich puddles of sunshine, and it sang the purest of songs when my voice cried out to the sky in happiness. I played in it almost every day beneath deep pools of shade residing under pecan trees. It was a nice dress of soft and flowing material that complimented my bouncy personality. For me it was the most comfortable of outfits, even though I was usually in a tree or rushing after my younger brother in a wild pursuit.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Viva
It's 2023 West African Countries Statistically Are Some Of The Worst Countries To Be Female . Content Warning.
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 By: TB Obwoge According to the 2023 statistics on the gender gap rankings, West African countries are not doing justice to women and girls. According to the news reports on gender-based violence, pedophilia, femicide, child abuse, rape and sexual assaults these countries are also failing women.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
Uganda's Sex Crime Issues Will Make You Sick But The 'Nyash Festival' Will Make You Sicker
Saturday, 19 August 2023 By: TB Obwoge I have written often about the horrific state of rape, child marriage and pedophilia in Uganda. Where apparently millions of Ugandans are only worried about homosexuals, not girls being raped and impregnanted by grown men. At times even their own teachers, fathers and relatives.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Viva
I Had an "Existential Crisis" After Watching the Barbie Movie...
This past weekend, my fiance and I took a trip into town to watch the Barbie Movie. I had really been looking forward to it, because I'm a) a Barbie girl at heart and b) my sisters had seen it and were begging me to watch it so we could talk about it.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Viva
Why are women valued first for their looks and second for their abilities?
In a world where women have made significant strides towards gender equality, it is disheartening to acknowledge that they are still often valued first for their looks and second for their abilities. It raises the critical question: why does society continue to prioritize physical appearance over the talents, skills, and achievements that women bring to the table? This societal bias not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also undermines the progress towards true gender equality. By examining the underlying factors that contribute to this phenomenon, we can shed light on the complex dynamics at play and work towards dismantling the notion that a woman's worth is solely determined by her appearance. Join us as we explore the multifaceted reasons behind this issue and strive for a future where women are valued and celebrated for their abilities above all else.
By ELIAS PULIDO2 years ago in Viva
