The Vulnerability of Women and Children during Disasters
Published On :
31st March 2023
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Women and children are among the most vulnerable groups during a disaster, such as an earthquake, flood, or storm. This is due to a number of causes, including economic, social, and physical ones.
First off, because of their physical makeup, women are more likely than men to be hurt or killed during disasters. Women frequently have fewer access to school and employment possibilities than men, which might restrict their physical strength and mobility in many communities. They frequently have elder and kid care responsibilities, which may hinder their capacity to flee danger swiftly.
Secondly, women and children are also more likely to be affect.....
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Why do South Asians normalize marriage with gender-based violence?
Published On :
31st March 2023
Posted by : Shristi Khadka
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Domestic violence is a pressing issue that affects numerous societies worldwide, and South Asia is not immune to this problem. Unfortunately, this problem has been normalized to such an extent that people do not realize it when they are perpetuating it. Regardless of its form, domestic violence is unacceptable, and we must discuss and address it openly. In South Asian societies, women often face violence within their own homes, which is a sad reality. The belief that domestic violence is a spouse's right is sickening, and women deserve to live with dignity both inside and outside their homes. To bring change, we need to shift our language, thinking,.....
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Menstrual discrimination in the woman's life cycle
Published On :
22nd March 2023
Posted by : Shristi Khadka
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Women's bodies are remarkable mechanisms capable of incredible accomplishments, especially when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. While childbirth is often celebrated as a significant achievement, a woman's life is more than just her ability to reproduce. The menstrual cycle is a crucial part of a woman's reproductive journey, but cultural norms and expectations often restrict her overall development. Unfortunately, Nepal is a country where horrendous human rights violations occur, and even discussing menstruation or women's rights is taboo. In the present day, Nepal needs to adopt an approach that respects menstruation. We need to recognize.....
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Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Published On :
26th December 2022
Category :
Gender and advocacy
When filling out a document such as a job application or school registration form, you are often asked to provide your name, address, phone number, birth date, and sex or gender. But have you ever been asked to provide both your sex and your gender?
As with most people, it may have occurred to you that sex and gender are the same. However, sociologists and most other social scientists view sex and gender as conceptually distinct.
The topics in itself are too vague and too vast if not made into themes. So let me make this clear: Sex, gender, and sexuality all have distinct meanings. First of all, "Sex" is a biological and physiological characteristi.....
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