Women and the Arab Spring: A Window of Opportunity or More of the Same?
Women have made their voice heard in the Arab Spring, however, the ‘gains’ in terms of gender roles can be lost in the post-revolution period when ‘going back to normal’ is the priority.
Engendering the Arab Spring: Where Do Egyptian Women’s Rights Go From Here?
Based on the approaches and opinions which have been purported thus far by the Egyptian government, it appears unlikely that gender equality in Egypt will improve any time soon.
Religion, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Language of the Public Square
Recent political discourse on same-sex marriage suggests that Christian conservatives in the US are undergoing a readjustment of public rhetoric, outreach, and perhaps of policy positions.
In Search of Righting Wrongs: Women and the Transitional Justice Process in Tunisia
The inclusion of women, especially Islamists as the largest group of victims, is important for the overall success of transitional justice and to ensure that women’s rights will not be eroded in Tunisia.
Women and Political Leadership
At some point, the fact that it is a female leading a government will be utterly banal. We will look past gender and notice other qualities of leadership: vision, managerial skill, judgment, empathy, and character.
The Rootedness of Inequality
Violence against women and the societal attitudes that often provide the conditions which condone such acts cannot be parked solely within the developing world.
So, What Has the EU Done for Women?
Looking at how the principle of gender equality has developed in the EU provides useful insights into an approach to equality that is essentially premised on the neo-liberal paradigm.
Women in Combat: Rationale and Implications
The decision to open combat roles to women in the US is historic. Yet, the military may have to reduce its sexual assault and harassment rates before women will take full advantage of these new opportunities.
Eliminating Violence Against Women: Sexism and Scholarly Responsibility
Sexism is global. Gender equality is not yet a norm that has sunk in. Supporting substantial gender equality is a responsibility and should be a personal commitment for all of us.
Women on the Front Line and Other Equality Matters
During a recording of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ a question about the role of women in society and the armed forces sparked a lively debate.
