Women's rights have always been an issue and in some parts of the world it has come to a point where women are finally getting treated fairly. In Canada I feel that we treat men and women fairly to a certain point. For example men and women both get to participate in most sports. In Africa it is very different because they have not come to that agreement where both men and women get to do the same jobs, activities, and have the same pay rate. As a country that is trying to help other places around the world and who are wanting to be active citizens we need to do as much as we can to help prevent this issue of women discrimination from happening in our world.
Women in Africa are having trouble expressing their opinions and having a voice in how they are treated. Although women in Africa have more rights then they did in past years they are still having a terrible time trying to get the same respect as men do. Men are supposed to be known as the strong,smart, and handy guys who can do anything, but throughout the years that stereotype has completely changed and people are starting to realize that women are just as strong and smart and some are even more intelligent then men.
Jobs are a way for someone to express themselves and do what they love, but women are expected to be the house wife's and cook and clean. They don't get paid the same amount as men do because they feel that men are doing more hard labour where women slave over making a meal that has enough food to feed their families by planting gardens and reusing every last bit of left overs from the night before. It is completely unfair for different genders to be held to different standards.
Canada's role in all of this is to speak out and let others know that this issue is happening and find ways to make it stop because it is not right. We could have organisations form and make a difference in women's lives that could help make our world come to realize that what we are doing is wrong and we need to stop and think about what we are doing and how we are treating people. Everyone has a right to their human rights and everyone has an equal and fair place in what they believe in.
Wow Maria, excellent job! I had no clue how big of a role Canada played, especially because the issue is taking place halfway across the world! I totally agree with the fact that women in Africa are equally if not stronger than most men! I really learned a lot from this, and I'm glad you picked this topic. Great job! I learned so much and I really think by the end of this, you'll have all of Canada's attention! Can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteAnything men can do so can women, and they should be given a chance to prove to the ones who don`t believe in them. You did a great job Maria explaining how these poor women get down sized because of the non believers and how Canada can help give these women a voice!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, Aleshia. Women can do anything men can do! I hate how women in Africa have no rights, while men have privileges because of their gender. I can't even imagine being forced to stay home and be house wives! It's heartbreaking thinking about it! Thanks for posting, Maria!
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