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toubab1020
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 Posted - 03 Oct 2011 : 20:29:13
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http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/womens-empowerment-1
Women's empowerment
africa » gambia
Monday, October 03, 2011
Generally, women are very important in our society, as they play a key role in the socio-economic development of the society.
It is the women who bear children for us, and mould them to become a better person in society.
However, it has been observed that in many African countries, despite all the good contributions women make, they are still not given their rightful positions in society.
Some people value less their contribution, and only confine them within the house, as some African traditions call for, arguing that married women should only be limited within the house.
Some men have the concept that their wives should not work in an office, for one reason or the other.
It is high time that the role of women was recognised, and they be empowered to enable them take up top positions, both in government and at the community level.
Most of the time in Africa, women are the kingmakers, but at the same time, they are being sidelined in the decision-making processes.
In The Gambia, we are glad that the situation is different, compared to other African countries.
Many women are appointed in political positions such as the Vice-President, deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, women parliamentarians and women ministers, all a good example that The Gambia can boast of.
Elsewhere, in Liberia, we have President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is a woman.
We feel that these are good examples which other African nations should emulate and learn from, to empower women to take active roles in society.
Just in case you want more :
http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110930/wl_time/08599209566300
snippet from the above :
"Would you ever consider a third term?
Absolutely not. My age would not allow it. The constitution forbids it. The Liberian people would not tolerate it. Out of the question. "
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 03 Oct 2011 20:35:47 |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Feb 2012 : 09:29:33
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THE POINT NEWS;
DAILY OBSERVER NEWS EDITORIAL;
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Edited by - kobo on 11 Feb 2012 09:36:28 |
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toubab1020
12306 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2012 : 17:52:44
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"Men Fail, Women in Charge"
This is something that I identified ages ago,was I wrong ?,it doesn't appear to be so.
http://dailynews.gm/africa/gambia/article/men-fail-women-in-charge |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 12 Jul 2012 17:53:31 |
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