Prove me Wrong

The subject of the gender equality is a fascinating one because you cannot understand exactly what the advocates of gender equality mean by this term. Some times you could end up with the impression that by gender equality what some women (certainly not all) are saying is that by gender equality they mean that anything that needs to be done regarding women should be done in such a way that in the end men, and not women are disadvantaged.


This mind set became even more apparent on the 4th September during a phone in programme Masa-a-sele. The question being asked was "Is it not time that women, just like their male counterparts should also be at liberty to say to men 'I love you and I want to marry you'?" Except one or two, almost all the women who responded dismissed the idea on the grounds that it flies in the face of our culture (Ngwao).

It is common knowledge that all women believe that it is due to men's adherence to cultural norms like "ga di ke di etelelwa pele ke managamagadi" that there is such a huge disparity in the treatment of men and women especially in leadership roles.
When Parliament introduced a law, which sought to do away with the concept of men being automatically accepted as heads of the families, there was wide jubilation all over the country by our womenfolk.

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Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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