Dilcia's GLBL Digest

   When I first read about the rise in women working in India , I thought, “Great! Finally, some progress.” The rate of working women Going from 23.3% in 2018 to 41.7% in 2023 sounds like a big difference. But the more I read the articl e, the more mixed feelings I started to get. Sure, more women are working, but is it really because things are getting better in India? Well as the articles, Not exactly. Something that bothered me is how much of this increase seems to be tied to old-fashioned mindsets still hanging around. In a lot of the rural areas, it’s seen as embarrassing if women work because it implies that the men aren’t earning enough. That kind of thinking can cause more negative judgments to be made amongst "gender roles". Imagine wanting to work, not just for money but to feel independent, and being judged by your own family or neighbors. It makes me so sad and a little bit angry. Women shouldn’t have to prove anything to anyone just because they want to work....

It is 2023, and women are still striking for basic equality. Yes, even in Iceland , which is supposed to be one of the world's most “equal” countries. To me this comes as quite a bit of a surprise because Iceland is supposedly one of the top countries for gender equality. To know that there are still major issues like a pay gap, high rates of gender-based violence, and that unspoken rule that women should take care of most of the housework and childcare affecting the everyday lives of the people in Iceland is concerning. Coming from an outsider living in the  United States, Iceland  seems like a great place to live. However, it's clear that gender bias clearly knows no borders. This article mentions the strike that took place when a large number of women and nonbinary people who live in Iceland went on strike for a day to protest gender inequality. It was almost like a blackout, so many people were involved. The strike was supported by unions, activists, and even the ...