Empowering Women Against Violence
Women-owned businesses are on the rise. In 2021, 49% of all new start-ups in the U.S. were led by women. This is a rise from just 28% in 2019. The dramatic increase in women-led businesses may be partly due to the pandemic. It might have created a moment of opportunity for many would-be entrepreneurs. However, women still face significant barriers …
When you are moving to a new city or an unfamiliar place, then safety needs to be the top priority. While it may be exciting to have a big adventure, if you don’t take the proper steps, then you could make yourself vulnerable to danger or an attack. It is important that you plan accordingly so you can be ready …
Introduction Women have been fantastic athletes for decades. Thanks to feminist movements and legal action, we are seeing women getting more and more involved in sport all over the world. Before Title IX (1972), only 1 in every 27 girls aged 14 to 18 played a sport. As of a 2010 report by the National Federation of State High School …
Domestic violence is a traumatic experience for those who experience it. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 women (30%) worldwide are subject to domestic violence, whether it’s physical, sexual, or both. While domestic violence doesn’t discriminate when it comes to nationality, this is a major problem in the country of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The statistics are …
Male psychologists made up the majority of their field for most of history. But 15 years ago, female psychologists started turning the tide. Today, women dominate the mental health field. According to Statista, the percentage of women in psychology increased from 57% (2007) to 70% (2019). And along the way, they’ve effectively shaped the way we understand the mind. Women …
There are a whole host of risks unique to women on the internet. Many women experience sextortion, sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and exposure to sexist sites and social media pages. Even with these risks, you don’t have to shy away from creating a robust digital presence. You can safely engage online, build a business, grow relationships, and continue fighting to protect …
Is Marital Rape Real? Rape – a word to define a violent and ghastly act. I believe that there are not enough words in the English language to perfectly describe rape. No words to embody the nastiness of the crime and of the criminal. No words to convey the trauma that survivors go through for the rest of their lives. …
You might perhaps be familiar with an awkward, sinking feeling that begins as an ‘oh no’ in your tummy and comes out as a feeble ‘yes’. It could be a last-minute invite to crash a party you knew nothing about. It could be a hand yanking you into a picture with people you’d rather not hang with. Heck, it could …
Recently, Kerala launched a new project – Pink Protection Project for women’s safety. Chief Minister Pinaraya Vijayan announced this new scheme in order to protect women in public, private, and all digital mediums. It is important to elucidate the necessity of this campaign within Kerala. During the 2020-21 lockdowns, with greater restrictions in place, domestic violence cases grew by leaps …
The #MeToo movement is not new. It’s been around for a number of years now, and has encouraged women all over the world to speak up about their experiences of sexual harassment and assault. It’s been a beacon of light for those struggling, and a symbol of solidarity for women everywhere. It went from being a handful of accounts to …