All over the world, women suffer from violence because of society's mindset that they are unequal to men. Although it is a problem everywhere, violence against women is extremely severe in the middle east because of the lack of women's rights. It is absolutely disgusting that rape cases have increased 240% since the 1990's [page 2] and something needs to be done. Shiva analyzes the connection between the economic treatment of women and the brutal crimes against them, saying that women are valued less because they produce within the home verses within the economy.
I think this article was interesting, but definitely a bit confusing. The wording and technical language threw me off a bit, but once I reread it, I agreed with Shiva's opinions. She is correct that society values economic production more than production within the home, which is the role of many women in the middle east. I did get a little lost during the second point about the Earth and resources, but I can partially understand the relationship she is trying to make between the treatment of women and the planet. Overall, Shiva is speaking out against violence against women and calling for a change, which needs to happen. Something needs to happen in the middle east because things are continuously getting worse for women.
I agree that the wording was a bit confusing. I had to keep referencing the internet to try to better, and fully understand this article. However, I thought it brought up some very good points and addressed problems outside of what we are aware of in the United States.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was also interesting to hear about the rapes that occur outside of the U.S. We only are informed about it, unfortunately when it is considered so extreme to have media coverage. The truth is, that violence against women exists in all countries around the world.
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