Women S Issues
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How to get women’s voices heard in African politics
Getting women into politics is only half of the challenge. The second half is to make sure that women are not only seen, but also heard
Women refugees take contraceptives in fear of rape
Refugee women and girls fearing sexual violence are taking matters into their own hands.
Body blessings/body burdens?
Two young women examine the ‘noise’ around perceptions of the female body
What department of women? For many, it may as well not exist
Many people don’t know it exists, and those who do don’t feel that it is improving their lives.
Push up, and then some more
Teenage girls sleep with their Wonderbras on because they fear losing elasticity if they let their body hang naturally.
The baiting of Ms Obama
As the focus last week turned to Barack Obama’s choice of running mate his other crucial partner continues to show that the Democratic nominee isn’t t
Hard work can break barriers
But the new CSIR executive director says the glass ceiling has not disappeared.
Finding their niche
More and more women are taking their rightful places in the top structures of government and business, writes Ilse Ferreira.
Blind women’s bluff
In league with patriarchy: Once a proud fighter for women’s rights, the Women’s League is now reduced to a supporting role.
When did the ‘rock’ become weak?
In observing Women’s Month, Women’s Day and the 16 days of activism, we have lost the real political and liberating philosophy of days past.